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Course Descriptions

Marathon

The Las Vegas Marathon offers a remarkably fast point-to-point marathon course and features an incredibly diverse tour of some of the city's most iconic landmarks. The marathon course starts at Sandstone Quarry Overlook with sunrise views from Red Rock Canyon and travels southbound for 2.75 miles along Scenic Loop Dr. Runners will then turn left onto SR 159/Red Rock Canyon Rd and continue on Charleston Blvd for 5.8 miles.

Upon reaching Pavilion Center Dr, the course turns right for a 2 mile out-n-back through Downtown Summerlin and past Las Vegas Ballpark before returning onto Charleston Blvd. Runners will continue downhill on Charleston Blvd for 9.45 miles then turn left at M.L.K. Blvd.

The course continues northbound to Bonneville Ave, turns right, then turns left onto Grand Central Pkwy for a combined distance of .65 mile. Runners will then enjoy a short but scenic visit through Symphony Park before returning onto Grand Central Pkwy and continuing on Ogden Ave for 1.2 miles to reach Main St.

The course then travels southbound for 1.8 miles via Main St for an eclectic experience through 18b/Arts District, leading to a hairpin turn onto Las Vegas Blvd. Runners will proceed northbound via Las Vegas Blvd for 1.45 miles to Bridger Ave, then continue eastbound for .45 mile and turn left for .2 mile on 11th St. The course makes its final turn onto Fremont St and travels .45 mile past Fergusons Downtown and Fremont East before finishing at the iconic Fremont Street Experience.

The marathon course is currently pending USATF certification and certificate information will be made available upon final approval. Course is subject to change.

Half Marathon

Similar to the marathon course, the half marathon offers a remarkably fast point-to-point course with some of the city's most iconic landmarks but in half the distance. The half marathon course starts at Charleston Blvd & Merialdo Ln and travels eastbound for 6.9 miles to M.L.K. Blvd.

The course continues northbound to Bonneville Ave, turns right, then turns left onto Grand Central Pkwy for a combined distance of .65 mile. Runners will then enjoy a short but scenic visit through Symphony Park before returning onto Grand Central Pkwy and continuing on Ogden Ave for 1.2 miles to reach Main St.

The course then travels southbound for 1.8 miles via Main St for an eclectic experience through 18b/Arts District, leading to a hairpin turn onto Las Vegas Blvd. Runners will proceed northbound via Las Vegas Blvd for 1.45 miles to Bridger Ave, then continue eastbound for .45 mile and turn left for .2 mile on 11th St. The course makes its final turn onto Fremont St and travels .45 mile past Fergusons Downtown and Fremont East before finishing at the iconic Fremont Street Experience.

The 702

The 7.02 mile race is a tribute to the local 702 area code and offers an exciting tour of the city's most iconic landmarks within the shortest distance available. The 702 race starts at Charleston Blvd & Strong Dr and travels eastbound for .82 miles to M.L.K. Blvd.

Similar to the marathon and half marathon courses, the course continues northbound to Bonneville Ave, turns right, then turns left onto Grand Central Pkwy for a combined distance of .65 mile. Runners will then enjoy a short but scenic visit through Symphony Park before returning onto Grand Central Pkwy and continuing on Ogden Ave for 1.2 miles to reach Main St.

The course then travels southbound for 1.8 miles via Main St for an eclectic experience through 18b/Arts District, leading to a hairpin turn onto Las Vegas Blvd. Runners will proceed northbound via Las Vegas Blvd for 1.45 miles to Bridger Ave, then continue eastbound for .45 mile and turn left for .2 mile on 11th St. The course makes its final turn onto Fremont St and travels .45 mile past Fergusons Downtown and Fremont East before finishing at the iconic Fremont Street Experience.

Pacing

Pacers will be running both the full marathon and half marathon to lead everyone to a fast time. Pacers will be implementing Smart Pacing strategy, which is an effort-based strategy that varies the pace of each mile according to course elevation changes. Pace guide wristbands will be available at the expo.

The full marathon will include pacers at various Boston-qualifying paces, including:

• 3:00 (Men's 18-34 BQ mark, 6:52/mile pace)
• 3:05 (Men's 35-39 BQ mark, 7:03/mile pace)
• 3:10 (Men's 40-44 BQ mark, 7:15/mile pace)
• 3:20 (Men's 45-49 BQ mark, 7:37/mile pace)
• 3:30 (Women's 18-34 BQ mark, 8:00/mile pace)
• 3:35 (Women's 35-39 & Men's 55-59 BQ mark, 8:12/mile pace)
• 3:40 (Women's 40-44 BQ mark, 8:23/mile pace)
• 3:50 (Women's 45-49 & Men's 60-64 BQ mark, 8:46/mile pace)
• 4:05 (Women's 55-59 & Men's 65-69 BQ mark, 9:20/mile pace)
• 4:20 (Women's 60-64 & Men's 70-74 BQ mark, 9:54/mile pace)

The half marathon will include pacers at the following paces:

• 1:30 (6:52/ mile)
• 1:40 (7:38/ mile)
• 1:50 (8:24/ mile)
• 2:00 (9:10/ mile)
• 2:10 (9:55/ mile)
• 2:20 (10:41/ mile

Time Limits

Because the roads used for the race must be re-opened for normal traffic operations, we are required to set course time limits that must be strictly adhered to. Marathon participants are required to meet a pace of 15 minutes per mile, while half marathon participants are required to keep a pace of 30 minutes per mile. This equates to a time limit of 6 hours and 33 minutes to complete the course. While there is no set pace requirement for the 702 race, participants will be required to complete the course within the 6 hours and 33 minutes time limit set for the marathon and half marathon. All three distances start at 6:00 AM and the race course closes at 12:33 PM.

Those who are unable to maintain the required pace must consent to be picked up by an escort vehicle and escorted to the finish venue, where they will still be allowed to cross the finish line and receive a medal.

Based on the USATF certification standards the course is measured on tangents or SPR-Shortest Possible Route. Therefore if you run on the inside or outside line the entire length of the race your GPS may reflect a distance slightly greater than 26.2, 13.1, or 7.02.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located approximately every two miles along the courses, beginning at mile 3 of the marathon course. All aid stations will be supplied with electrolyte beverage, water, porta-potties, and basic first aid supplies. Additionally, several aid stations will be supplied with muscle relief, energy gels, fruit, and medical personnel.

Safety & Medical

Course Safety

Various road closures and vehicle traffic patterns will be implemented throughout the entriety of the course. Law enforcement officers, traffic flaggers, course marshals, and volunteers will be positioned along the course to ensure a safe race experience for runners as well as local commuters and residents. Participants should follow instructions from law enforcement officers and race personnel throughout all components of the event.

Medical Assistance

Each aid station will be supplied with a first-aid kit that will include items such as bandages, petroleum jelly, and basic anti-inflammatory medicine.

In addition to the first-aid kits, designated aid stations throughout the course will be staffed by medical personnel and will be equipped with advanced medical supplies. These aid stations will also have access to EMT services for urgent needs requiring medical transport.

Sag vehicles and ambulances will be roaming the course to assist participants who are unable to maintain the minimum pace requirement or complete the course. Participants will be transported to the finish line and offered the race recovery amenities as well as medical services, as needed.