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POWER WALK & RACE WALK

female race walker on track during 2024 Nevada Senior Games race. Photo by Tim Dorman

Power Walk is an open, non-qualifying sport for active adults ages 50+ at the 2027 National Senior Games.

Competition by Age Group & Race Distances

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

(Age group determined by age as of December 31 this year)

Date & Time

 !--> TENATIVE SCHEDULE! The final version will be set after registration closes and before the meet begins. <--!  


  • Friday, Oct. 2
    • 8 a.m. -- Competitions starts

Location

  • Myron Partridge Track Stadium
  • Entrance off Harmon Ave & University Center Dr (east of the  Strip between Flamingo & Tropicana Avenues)
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Important Notes:

  • Age groups may be combined into flights (not scoring) to speed up the event.
  • The walk races are part of Track & Field. 
  • When registering for power walk or race walk, check "Track & Field (Running Events) option on the Sport Selection page. 
  • Power Walk and Race Walk are listed  among the running events. 

Fees

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

  • $50 for Nevada residents 
  • $55 for out-of-state residents
  • Early bird registration by July 31 and subtract $5


SPORT FEE(S)

  • $15 per event


!--> REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 at 11:59 p.m.  <-- !

HOW TO PLAY (SIGN UP)

  • SPECIAL NOTE: Power Walk and Race Walk are events under Track & Field 
  • Registration for our Fall Games, held in September and October, opens each spring on or about April 1. 
  • Save $5 by signing up during our "Early Bird" period: April 1 - July 31.
  • Registration ends for each sport about 2 weeks before the event date. No late or day-of sign-ups allowed.
  • Refunds must be requested in writing or by email. Refunds before August 31 will be assessed $25 administrative fee. No refunds after August 31.

SIGN UP NOW!

DOWNLOAD THE SPORTS FLIER

Power Walk and Race Walk are listed under Track and Field in our schedule and registration system. Flier version March 31

2026 SSG TRACK & FIELD flier version March 31 (pdf)

Download

2026 POWER WALK & RACE WALK RESULTS

Results from 2025 and earlier are on our RESULTS page 

Files coming soon.

Meet our sport coordinators

photo of Larry Powell, Silver State Games track & field coordinator

LARRY POWELL

PHONE: 702-415-7471

EMAIL: biglaro062@gmail.com


 During his high school years at Chaparral High in Las Vegas, Larry Powell was three-time state champion in Long Jump, Triple Jump, and 110-meter High Hurdles. After receiving several scholarship offers he chose UNLV to continue his education and record setting ways. 


He transferred to Oxnard College in California where he went on to win WAC championships two years in a row in Long Jump, High Jump, and Triple Jump. He graduated with degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Finance, and moved  back to Las Vegas to begin his career is law enforcement.


Larry is active coaching youth Track & Field and being a USATF official. 

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Play a vital role in organizing and running our operations and competitions -- all to help active adults reach their goals of improved health and fitness, and athletic achievements. 

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SPONSORS WELCOME

Connect with our athletes and their families and friends to promote your products and services. Your support helps us fulfill our mission and produce our Fall Games. 

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