Devil After Dark

Devil After Dark is an intimate night half-marathon that starts just before sunset and runs through Lovell Canyon in Nevada’s Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. With only about 52 finishers from roughly 13 states, the race feels like a secret gathering—a small community of runners drawn to the magic of a late-summer evening in the high desert.

The course follows a canyon route, winding among Pinion Juniper trees as the day’s last light paints the sky and the stars emerge. The full moon and distant glow of the Las Vegas Strip provide the only illumination, creating an atmosphere that’s both serene and otherworldly. The trail is runnable and reportedly flat, though the terrain is natural and unpaved—a true trail experience under a canopy of moonlight.

Despite the small field, the event is part of a larger Running with the Devil series, offering a well-organized experience with gender-specific shirts and distances from 5K to marathon. It’s a hidden gem for those seeking a unique night run in a dramatic setting, where the neon of Vegas is minutes away but feels a world apart.