Friends of Red Rock Canyon

08/28/2026

🎉 THE TORTOISE TROT IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! 🐢❤️

We are so excited that every in-person spot for this year’s Tortoise Trot has been filled! Missed your chance to register in person? You can still join us virtually!

Sign up for the Virtual 5K, complete your 5K wherever you are, and you’ll still get a Tortoise Trot medal! 🏅

Send us a photo when you’re finished. We’d love to celebrate your accomplishment and your support of Friends of Red Rock Canyon on our social media!

🐢 Sign up today and Trot with us from wherever you are!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

08/25/2026

🌵 Only 10 spots remaining for the Tortoise Trot 5K!!!

Don’t miss your chance to run or walk through beautiful Red Rock Canyon while supporting Friends of Red Rock Canyon and our work to preserve and enhance this incredible place.

Sign up today before we sell out! 🐢❤️🏜️

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

08/25/2026

Date(s) and Time: Saturday September 12th 7:30PM-10:30PM
Title: Star Party: Chasing Comets, Finding Galaxies
Organizer: Bureau of Land Management
Location: RRCNCA Visitor Center
Event Categories: Evening, Special, Family
Age limit: N/A

Event Details: Discover the story of Charles Messier, the famous comet hunter whose catalog of 110-star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies remains one of astronomy’s greatest legacies. Learn about several of these remarkable celestial objects, then enjoy a guided constellation tour beneath Red Rock’s spectacular night skies.

Registration highly encouraged at https://saveredrock.com/star-party/
Interpretive programs at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are a free public service. This program is taking place at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center, which is inside of the Scenic Drive.

When visiting Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, it is important to dress accordingly for the weather. It is recommended to wear sunscreen, appropriate footwear, bring a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of water. A comprehensive list of all Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Programs can be found at www.redrockcanyonlv.org. For questions about this program please call 702-515-5396.

08/24/2026

🌵 Only 33 spots left for the Tortoise Trot 5K!!!

Don’t miss your chance to run or walk through beautiful Red Rock Canyon while supporting Friends of Red Rock Canyon and our work to preserve and enhance this incredible place.

Sign up today before we sell out! 🐢❤️🏜️

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

08/21/2026

Join us in congratulating Richelle, a talented local artist, in becoming the Fall 2026 Artist-in-Residence at Red Rock Canyon NCA. 🎨✨
Richelle creates high-relief, mixed-media abstractions inspired by geology, astronomy, and natural systems. She seeks to inspire curiosity about the landscape and reflection on our relationship with the Earth and its changing ecosystems. Her residency at Red Rock Canyon will allow her to explore the region’s geology and translate its formations, textures, and deep history into new work.
We can’t wait to see how her creativity will highlight the beauty of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming workshops and an art showcase event!

08/21/2026

When you participate in the Tortoise Trot, you're doing more than running or walking through Red Rock Canyon. You're supporting the work of Friends of Red Rock Canyon.

Tortoise Trot is our most important fundraiser of the year and helps support programs that connect people to Red Rock Canyon through conservation, education, stewardship, and volunteerism.

From caring for the tortoises at the Visitor Center to supporting volunteers and educational programs, your participation helps make our work possible.

Come trot with us—and support the place we all love.

All participants who register by 8/31/26 will be able to reserve their preferred size for this year's race shirt. Participants who register after this date will receive a shirt, but size choice is not guaranteed. Sign up today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

08/19/2026

A huge shout-out to BLM Park Ranger Chad Hoing, whose story was featured in a College of Southern Nevada student film that was selected for a CSN showcase and received an award for exceptional storytelling and quality! We are so proud to see Chad’s dedication to Red Rock Canyon, our visitors, and our volunteers recognized in such a special way. 👏🏜️

Behind the badge, there’s a story waiting to be shared! 🌟

Recently, at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, BLM Park Ranger Chad Hoing stepped into the spotlight to help a College of Southern Nevada student capture the essence of park ranger work on film. We're thrilled to announce that this inspiring project was selected for a CSN showcase and received an award for its exceptional storytelling and quality! 🎥🏆

From guiding visitors along trails to training dedicated volunteers, Chad embodies the many ways BLM employees connect people with our public lands. His commitment to service and passion for the outdoors shine through in every interaction.

We’re proud to see Chad’s story and the spirit of service recognized beyond the park! 🌄✨

Read the full story here: https://www.blm.gov/blog/2026-08-10/blm-nevada-park-ranger-contributes-award-winning-student-film

📸: courtesy of TJ Lopez, volunteer

08/15/2026

What's better than a morning at Red Rock Canyon? Taking home a special reminder of it!

Every Tortoise Trot participant will receive our limited-edition 2026 Tortoise Trot medal, specially designed for us by local artist Nikki Balestrere of The Sparkle Lab.

Whether you walk, run, or trot your way through the 5K, you'll have a one-of-a-kind reminder of your morning in the canyon.

Ready to earn yours? Register for the 5K today!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

Thank you to our sponsors!
Reserve at Red Rock CanyonREIBranch Insurance GroupPort of SubsDrs. Chin & Pharar DentistryRed Rock Running CompanyCottonwood StationCactus Joe's Blue Diamond NurseryExhibit Happy by SteelheadFull Circle Events Inc - FCELVLifestyle LV@

08/09/2026

Time is running out to join us for the Tortoise Trot on October 10! The new 17K Trail Run is officially SOLD OUT, and the 5K is filling quickly.

The 5K Walk/Run is a scenic, family-friendly event for walkers and runners. We offer children’s T-shirt sizes, so bring the whole family!

Want to guaranteed your preferred race shirt size? Register by August 31. Don’t wait—spots are limited and we expect the 5K to fill soon!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

08/08/2026

🚨 2 spots left in the 17K Trail Run, and the 5K is already over half full!

🐢 Only 23 days left to register and guarantee your T-shirt size for the Tortoise Trot! 🐢🏃‍♀️

The countdown is on! Join us on October 10, 2026, for the Tortoise Trot 5K & 17K Trail Run at beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

🏃‍♀️ Ready to hit the trails? Registration is filling quickly, so reserve your spot today and be part of this fun community event supporting the conservation, stewardship, education, and volunteer programs that help protect more than 200,000 acres of Red Rock Canyon.

👉 Register today:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/LasVegas/TortoiseTrotTrailRun

A huge thank you to the incredible sponsors already supporting this year’s Tortoise Trot:

🐢 Diversified Protection Services
🐢 Branch Insurance Group
🐢 Reserve at Red Rock Canyon
🐢 Port of Subs
🐢 Lifestyle LV
🐢 Drs. Chin & Pharar Dentistry
🐢 Full Circle Events Inc - FCELV
🐢 REI
🐢 Red Rock Running Company
🐢 Cottonwood Station
🐢 Cactus Joe's Blue Diamond Nursery
🐢 Exhibit Happy by Steelhead

Your partnership helps make this event possible, and we’re so grateful for your commitment to preserving Red Rock Canyon for generations to come.

🌵 Interested in becoming a sponsor, or know a business that might be? We’d love to connect!