Runners, cyclists and walkers in the southwest valley have a new path to explore.
On Wednesday, Clark County officials unveiled a 3.1-mile, multipurpose trail loop at James Regional Sports Park, mirroring a traditional 5K run.
The trail, open to the public from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, spans the perimeter of the 107-acre park — which primarily features 16 soccer fields — and is divided into two parallel paths.
One is a 10-foot-wide paved asphalt lane, designed for cyclists, rollerbladers and walkers, officials said in a news release. The other is a a 5-foot-wide compacted decomposed granite lane, a low-impact surface tailored for runners and joggers.
“This Clark County complex is one of the most premier sports facilities in the entire state,” said Clark County Commission Chair Michael Naft at the unveiling ceremony. “We knew that we wanted to make sure that we could also capture an opportunity for individuals to use a multi-use trail system like this. Adding this 5K trail system is one that both allows for everyday use by patrons who just want to come out here and go for a jog. But also will allow us to partner with organizations like Girls on the Run in order to offer them a site to host their 5Ks, and other charitable and nonprofit 5Ks that happen throughout the year.”
Commissioners collaborated with the Clark County Public Works Department to build two tunnels under Robindale Road at the eastern and western ends of the trail to maximise user safety.
“What was critically important to me was ensuring that we added every safety precaution that we could,” Naft said. “And that’s why we saw the addition of the tunnel system. I wanted to be sure that you could seamlessly run around the park, but also not have to cross at-grade, interact with vehicular traffic while you’re just out for a jog.”
Las Vegas is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for pedestrians. According to a 2025 study by KURU, a footwear company, it ranked third in pedestrian deaths, with 3.41 per 100,000 people.
“Anything that enhances the safety of the public is great,” said Tom Boldt, who lives near the park and attended the ceremony. “I’ve ridden trails many times, from Russell all the way over to Charleston. There’s several times where you have to cross busy roads. Always puts you at risk.”
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