HOTELS AND ACCOMODATIONS- from 2009. I will update for 2010 once available.

Hyatt Place and Calico Racing are proud to offer host hotel accomodations at their Las Vegas location for the 2009 ET Marathon! Located at 4520 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169 the Hyatt Place Las Vegas is conveniently situated within walking distance to numerous restaurants, across the street from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and within 1 mile of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Formerly AmeriSuites, the Hyatt Place has completely renovated and updated the property as of January 2008. Complete with fashion forward decor, FREE Wi-Fi throughout the hotel (including in rooms!), fitness facility, complimentary breakfast, and much more- you may CLICK HERE for a full listing of hotel amenities. The Hyatt Place is a NON-SMOKING and NON-GAMING establishment. This means clean air and easy access to your rooms after the race! Not to worry- with the Hard Rock Casino right across the street, you can roll the dice only steps away! Hyatt Place offers a 12 noon checkout, FREE transportation to/ from the Las Vegas Airport, and is the location of the EXPO, PACKET PICK-UP, and contracted BUS transportation for the race.

A group block of rooms has been negotiated for Friday and Saturday nights (Aug 7 & 8) for $109 per night plus tax. This rate covers either 2 double beds or 1 King bed. To reserve your room please call the hotel directly at (888) 444-0611 or (702) 369-3366 and dial 0. Reference group booking code: ET MARATHON. These rooms will be held until June 23, 2009. After this date the rates will be honored if availability still exists.

I am really excited to work with Hyatt Place for the ET Marathon and hope you'll enjoy your stay and the Calico Racing, ET Marathon experience!

OTHERS:

Of course you can chose to stay closer to the race in the town of Rachel at the Little A'le'Inn. Go directly to their website www.aleinn.com for rates and details. The Little A'le'Inn is the finish line of all 3 distance races and is 20 miles to the start line/ gathering area for the marathon and 1/2. Please note however that transportation is not available from Rachel to the marathon and 1/2 marathon starts, as the buses will be coming from the opposite direction. Also note: The Little A'le'Inn has very few rooms! Book yours early to not be disappointed. They do also have RV and possibly camping options. Contact them directly for information.

Camping is available in the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, roughly 5 miles south of the town of Alamo off Highway 93, and thus about 35 miles to the start line. Camping is on a first come first served basis and there are approximately 20 sites available. Campfires and cook fires must be confined to fire rings or grills and must never be left unattended. Fires must be fully extinguished upon departure. Campsites are basic. I do not believe showers are available, and no swimming in the lake is permitted. RV hook up sites are NOT available.