Vegas runner hosts three-day racing festival

RECREATION NOTEBOOK signed up for the festival can choose their distance for Sunday’s race.

Forier said the entire race will have about 125 participants, with 15 or fewer participating in the camping portion.

“It’s definitely much more of a boutique race,” Forier said.

Online registration is closed, but on-site cash only registration is still available. The three-day festival is $550, while the half marathons are $120, the 8.25-mile race is $110 and the 5k is $55.

“We only opened registration back in December, so we didn’t have a tremendous amount of lead time as far as getting the word out and getting on people’s racing calendars,” Forier said. “I think it’s a great start, and I’m just aiming for them to have an absolute fantastic time and to kind of grow the event a little bit next year.” LEE CANYON CLOSING SUNDAY

Las Vegans looking for some final ski runs at Lee Canyon have until Sunday.

■ Friday-Sunday: Rally in the Valley of Fire, 13.1M, 8.25M, 5K, run, Valley of Fire

■ Saturday: April Phools Reverse Tri, sprint triathlon, Henderson

■ Saturday: Catch the Leprechaun Run, 5K run, Las Vegas

■ Saturday: Rockin Rabbit Run, 13.1M, 5K run, Boulder City

Closing weekend, dubbed Feel Good Weekend, will be Friday to Sunday, and a portion of every lift ticket sold will go to High Fives Foundation.

Friday will feature live music and giveaways, and Saturday is island-themed and people are encouraged to dress the part. Sunday’s final day will feature a pond skim contest and more music and giveaways.

“Lee Canyon has had a great winter season, and we’ll be celebrating with snow goers all weekend long to give old man winter a proper sendoff,” Lee Canyon marketing director Jim Seely said. “Closing is always bittersweet, but we look forward to an epic summer season.” Contact Betsy Helfand at bhelfand@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BetsyHelfand on Twitter.