Fitness enthusiasts rejoice! Two of the valley’s most popular fitness events are returning April 23 to the master planned community of Summerlin® after a two-year hiatus: Tour de Summerlin and the Summerlin Half Marathon.
According to Danielle Bisterfeldt, SVP, Marketing and Consumer Experience, Summerlin, both events were originally developed to showcase the community’s natural and manmade beauty while giving runners and cyclists first-rate, scenic routes that include Summerlin’s attractive streetscapes as well as stunning views of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to the west.
“We are thrilled to bring back Tour de Summerlin and the Summerlin Half Marathon this year,” said Bisterfeldt. “Both events have long been favorites with the running and cycling crowds who have participated in these signature springtime events. Summerlin is known for its active, outdoor hallmark lifestyle, and nothing expresses this better than these beloved and popular wellness events.”
The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin is the starting point for all events on April 23. Tour de Summerlin, now celebrating its 20th year, offers three ride distances for cyclists of all abilities: an 80-mile ride kicks off at 7 am; the 40-mile ride starts at 8:15 a.m.; and the 20-mile ride begins at 9:15 a.m. Registration fee is $100 per person. The event benefits Breakaway Cycling, a nonprofit to promote cycling and bike safety to children throughout Southern Nevada.
Tour RegistrationThe Summerlin Half Marathon, now in its 11th year, kicks off at 7:15 a.m. on April 23. The 13.1-mile course includes a scenic tour of several Summerlin villages on the community’s nationally recognized trail system. All participants receive a tech shirt and finisher’s medal. Registration fee is $105 per person.
Marathon RegistrationNow entering its 32nd year of development, Summerlin delivers more amenities than any other community in Southern Nevada. This includes more than 250 parks of all sizes; resident-exclusive community centers, pools and events; 200-plus miles of interconnected trails; ten golf courses; 26 public, private and charter schools; a public library and performing arts center; Summerlin Hospital Medical Center; houses of worship representing a dozen different faiths; office parks; neighborhood shopping centers; and, of course, Downtown Summerlin®, offering fashion, dining, entertainment, Red Rock Resort, office towers, City National Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League practice facility, and Las Vegas Ballpark®, a world-class Triple-A baseball stadium and home of the Las Vegas Aviators®.
In total, Summerlin currently offers nearly 110 floorplans in 20 neighborhoods throughout nine distinct villages and districts. Homes, built by many of the nation’s top homebuilders, are available in a variety of styles – from single-family homes to townhomes, priced from the $400,000s to more than $1 million.