I love the JusRun 5Ks- they're always well planned out, start on time, and provide your finish time…read moreacross multiple forms of contact (text, FB status, or a Tweet!). Staff are always friendly and helpful, pickup always goes smoothly, and it doesn't hurt that the medals are cool. This is the first time I've been to the Kellog Zaher park, and the route was along the Angel Trail- I appreciate that participants received an email about the terrain and elevation gains of the route, because this was not the flat, fast run I had expected. Participants were also offered the option of a 1.77 mile "walk" course, which a lot of families took advantage of. This particular run/walk was benefitting the Children's Heart Foundation, and registration included a shirt, nylon drawstring bag, and various updates about upcoming fundraisers and events to benefit the CHF.

Great cause and family-friendly event, inexpensive to participate. Organization is strong in some…read moreareas but lacking in others. Website is easy to navigate but received no reminders, packet pickup info, or parking options, the latter would have been especially helpful given that the event is on the UNLV campus. Day-of event pickup booth was understaffed (2 people). Participant goodie bag had various coupons, shirt was correct size ordered. Route was clearly marked, warmup and start-line festivities were underway. Route did not seem to be the actual 3.10 length. Lots of community organizations involved, from the 51s mascot to MacGuff the crime dog. Atmosphere was more of a pep rally than a fitness event, and most attendees were there for the mile walk.

My second year doing this annual race- first year in this location. Jus Running is a great…read moremanagement company, and both packet pickup and day-of ran smoothly, with everything starting on time. I especially appreciated the email blast giving a heads up about the exact location (Kellog-Zaher park is huge) and temperature concerns. Route faced into the sun and had a lot of uphill parts, which I don't care for, but this is common knowledge if you're familiar with the park. Timing device worked perfectly, laptop station setup at finish line allowed participants to immediately look up their time. Shirts and medals were cute, wet rags at the finish line were much appreciated. Bonus points for having several food trucks (coffee, shaved ice) present for the event, and a discount offered at Rachel's Kitchen nearby (with finishers medal). Looking forward to doing this one again next year!

I have done this walk/run for ten years and it's a lot of fun to do. It's the Make A Wish…read moreFoundation of Southern Nevada's major fund raiser each year. There are generally several thousand runners and walkers each year. The fun thing about these events is the chance to see people dresses in all kinds of costumes like the Star Trek people. There are people who put different sweaters on their animals and it's fun to see them do that. Before the race, there generally is some entertainment and stretching exercises. After the race, there's a raffle and more entertainment. It really is a fun atmosphere. The volunteers for the Make a Wish Foundation are excellent! They are there to help in any way they can. The route around Town Square and over Sunset to Valley View is fantastic! Planes taking off from McCarran go almost directly overhead. Perhaps next year, I'll start a UYE so we can have a team there.

This was my second year participating in the Honor Ride. Last year it was my first cycling event…read moreand the furthest I had ever ridden at the time, 67 miles, so I had nothing else to compare it to. Fast forward a year and I've now participated in quite a few cycling events and now know what to expect from the well organized and supported events and those that are not. This year the route options were 19, 43 and 63. I chose 63. As far as Project Hero and what they stand for as an organization in supporting Veterans in rehab, providing adaptive bikes, and raising awareness of PTSD, among other things is 5 stars and going forward this is an event that I will always support even if I don't get a medal at the end! Last year as far as the ride goes I would have given in 5 stars for the SAG stations and a 2.5 for route marking. It got a little dicey in the Northwest part of town and the ground markings weren't as clearly marked. This year I would give the route markings 5 stars and the SAG stations a 3. I always carry my own nutrition but on an organized ride I am expecting the basics like maybe pickle juice. In comparison to last year this year there wasn't many port potties available at the start or throughout the ride. The variety of nutrition options was also a little lacking in comparison to last year as well. I also wish they had found another option besides Fort Apache to Blue Diamond. It was single lane with a lot of exposure. Minus that I thought the rest of the route was great. The ride does starts with music, light breakfast, and lots of motivation and kudos to those who crushed their donation goals. At the end there was free socks, pizza and drinks.

My family and I have attended NBA Summer League for over a decade and each year it continues to…read moregrow and get better and more entertaining. Buy your tickets early, its best to get an NBA iD and get in early on the action, tickets tend to sell out quickly. Using your NBAiD you can win great prizes. Most times I feel like I am getting gouged when I go to events, but this is one time when it is not the case. It could be due to the UNLV affiliation, buy you eats from the UNLV affiliated vendor/student vendors, in my opinion it just makes you feel like your dollar is going to the right place. I also buy T-shirts and souvenirs, they are reasonably priced, just as if you actually went to Nike. They are ACTUAL Nike branded tees, so that is great as well. There is not a bad seat in the house, I have sat court side, in the Michelob Ultra Deck and in General seating, its all good. I recommend getting there early for best seating. We got there this year (2023) at12:30 and the line in wrapped around T&M. It took about 20 minutes to get inside, but they definitely should have had more direction on where the line started. I cannot stress enough, GET THERE EARLY! People will try to take your seats if it's sold out that day, nothing is assigned, people can be ruthless. Otherwise it's fantastic.

My husband and I went every year since moving to Vegas in 2016. When we first started going it was…read more$35 (with the ridiculous fees) per person. Great full day of ROOKIE basketball at a price families could afford. And it was packed, to the point they'd have to open the 2nd floor seating. Now $55 plus an instant $20 fee and a $4 fee at the purchase. What?!? No stars are playing, right? Also, I smoke and now can't at UNLV and you can't leave the venue like previous years. Not like the college stadium has blow your mind food like other venues around. We ran into another couple at the Aces game (because that was cheaper!) that also said that they wouldn't be going either. Can't see games on TV without some subscription and tickets are ridiculous. When did basketball become so elitist?

I spent a portion of my 2015 Valentine's Day participating as a Cupid's Undie Runner. Despite it…read morebeing February, the weather was beautiful. I was probably the most clothed runner at this event. Most people chose to run in their literal skivvies - boobs and butts were popping out like no one's business. But hey, I was wearing my boyshort undies over tights so there! The pre-party was held at the Commonwealth. Drink specials were offered to runners and a cool photo prop/booth was available for photo ops. The race started and finished in front of Commonwealth. Cupid's Undie Run was only a mile long. :/ I'd prefer a 5k but whatever! The course was a simple run around the block but runners still had to wait for lights to take their turn. I'm used to runs that close off streets for the event. A cool part of the run was the final stretch, where you ran through a main thorough way on Fremont and were cheered on by onlookers. Run Forest, Run! The charity the run was benefiting was the Children's Tumor Foundation. Cupid's Undie Run was heavy on the fundraising bit and participants were given a page online to fundraise from. You had to raise over $5 to get a t-shirt. I registered on livingsocial.com for $20. I look forward to participating in the 2016 Cupid's Undie Run and promise to fundraise next time! ;-) YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #40

Everyone makes their fitness resolutions and goals in January, but who sticks to them all the way…read moreto December? Really start your year on message and do the Resolution Run, it totally sets the tone for the new year. In it's second year, the RR has 5K, 10K, and one mile distance options the afternoon of NYE. I'd prefer morning personally, but having it so close to evening gives it a cool, exciting energy. The 4PM start time makes it easy to get in your last run of the year, head home to hit the shower, and still get ready for whatever crazy celebration you have planned. The only downside to this run was the difficulty in finding it. Unless you turned into the very first park entrance (before the fire station) there was no way to see the start line or any attendees to know where the race actually was. But once you found the start line (conveniently located by a bathroom!), it was on. Route around KZ Park was an in-and-out, with elevation gains at the beginning for a mostly downhill end. But the biggest issue was the temperature: 46 and dropping, which was unpleasant. If you didn't go this year, plan to attend the next. The positive atmosphere and uphill course made this an awesome end of year challenge.