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Course Descriptions
Marathon
The Las Vegas marathon course offers the best of Kyle Canyon, including breathtaking views of the forests and cliffs of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Runners will enjoy the fresh scent of towering pines, glimpses of mountain wildlife, and the charm of the Mt Charleston community as they run through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. If that were not enough, the course is entirely downhill on a paved highway and is a Boston Marathon qualifier!
The marathon begins roughly 21 miles up Kyle Canyon Rd near the original Mt Charleston Lodge. Standing at 7,600 ft above sea level surrounded by snowcapped peaks and fresh mountain air, runners will feel a world away from nearby downtown Las Vegas. The course meanders through the Cathedral Rock area for the first mile before reaching the main stretch of Kyle Canyon Rd.
Once on the main highway, the route begins a 20-mile stretch of pure running bliss as the course heads downhill towards Las Vegas at a nearly steady 4% grade. Along the way runners will enjoy stunning views of the sun rising over nearby Gass Peak to the East and the Las Vegas Strip to the South.
The final five miles take runners through the beautiful palm-lined roads of the Centennial Hills neighborhood. Continuing its downhill slope the course ends at Arbor View High School, where delicious food awaits. This is the fastest and most beautiful marathon in Nevada!
Half Marathon
The Las Vegas Half Marathon course offers the best of Kyle Canyon, including breathtaking views of the mountain cliffs and deserts of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Runners will enjoy the canyon walls, glimpses of mountain wildlife, and the serenity of the beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. If that were not enough, the course is entirely downhill on a paved highway and offers the best PR opportunity around!
The half marathon course begins roughly eight miles up Kyle Canyon Rd near the Twilight Zone recreation area. Standing at 4,600 feet above sea level surrounded by snowcapped peaks and fresh mountain air, runners will feel a world away from nearby downtown Las Vegas.
The route begins by treating runners to an 8-mile stretch of pure running bliss as the course heads downhill towards Las Vegas at a nearly steady 4% grade. Along the way runners will enjoy stunning views of the sun rising over nearby Gass Peak to the East and the Las Vegas Strip to the South.
The final five miles take runners through the beautiful palm-lined roads of the Centennial Hills neighborhood. Continuing its downhill slope the course ends at Arbor View High School, where delicious food awaits. This is the fastest and most beautiful marathon in Nevada!
The 702
The 7.02 mile race is a tribute to the local 702 area code
and offers an exciting tour of the city
within the shortest distance available.
Similar to the marathon and half marathon courses, the course takes runners through the beautiful palm-lined roads of the Centennial Hills neighborhood. The course ends at Arbor View High School, where delicious food awaits.
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:
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 Skratch Labs Lemon Lime Electrolyte beverage, water, porta-potties, and basic first aid
supplies. Additionally, several aid stations will be supplied with
muscle relief, GU energy gels (Available in Chocolate Outrage, Vanilla Bean, and Strawberry Banana), fruit, and medical support.
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.
Porta-potties, water, electrolyte beverage, and basic first aid items
will be offered at each start area. While participant Amazon gear bags will be supplied
with disposable gloves and mylar blankets, participants should be prepared for cold
temperatures at the start of the race.
Upon reaching the finish line, participants will be awarded a high-quality and distance specific
race medal. The finish line will offer a variety of post-race recovery, such as water,
electrolyte beverage, sweet & savory snacks, fruit, and cold towels. Medical personnel and EMTs
will be positioned at the finish line to support any post-race medical needs.
The finish festival will be hosted near the finish line and will be open to participants
and spectators, as well as visitors and local community members. The festival will feature
food & beverage offerings, photo opportunities, runner recovery, and more.
There will be shuttles provided at the finish line to take runners back to the bus loading area downtown. These shuttles are located on the east side of Arbor View High School and will run from 8:00am-2:00pm.
Parking & Transportation
To ensure an organized and timely transport process, you must arrive at the bus loading area on time. Buses will depart on schedule, and late arrivals may not be accommodated. Please allow sufficient time for traffic and parking.
All marathon and half marathon participants are required to take race provided transportation.
Marathon and half marathon participants are not permitted to park or be dropped off near the start line.
Full Marathon will load from 3:30 a.m to 4:30 a.m.
Half Marathon will load from 3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.
702 participants have the option of being dropped off near the race start area
or utilize race provided shuttles for transport to the start areas from the designated bus loading area
located near the Downtown Grand.
If you are being dropped off for the 702, please drop off in the vincinity of Fort Apache and Gilcrease Avenue. You can then walk two blocks east to the staging area for the 702 at the intersection of Oso Blanca Road and Gilcrease Avenue.
Participants are encouraged to utilize the variety of paid parking options within the downtown corridor,
specifically near the bus loading area.
Gear Bags
Participants will be provided with a Gear Check bag upon collecting their packet at the expo.
Only this bag will be accepted at gear check. No personal bags, backpacks, or luggage will be accepted.
On race day, participants will turn in their gear bags at the start line areas prior to the
race beginning. Gear bags checked at the start lines will be transported to the finish festival, where it
can be retrieved after the race.
Each race bib will have a gear tag with the participants corresponding bib number. Gear tags should be affixed to the
bag prior to turning in at gear check. Participants will be required to show their race bib to reclaim their gear bag at the finish festival.
Expo
The Las Vegas Marathon expo will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025
from 9:00am - 5:00pm at the World Market Center in Las Vegas. Participants will retrieve their official race bib,
race shirt, and gear bag during the race expo. The race expo will also feature sponsors,
local and national vendors, running industry retailers and services, as well as
pacing and coaching partners.
The Official Las Vegas Marathon Coach, Coach Paul Carmona, will give a course overview at 11:30AM and 2:00PM in the seminar area. Stop by to learn the tips and tricks to having a great race on this unique course!
Participants are required to show a photo ID to retrieve their bib at
the race expo. Participants are permitted to designate someone to retrieve
their race bib in the absence, but are required to supply a photo of the participant's ID
and a written authorization.
Participants who are unable to attend the race expo are encouraged to consider
bib mailing prior to the event. Both options are available
for an additional fee and can be selected during
registration.
Purchase tickets for the post-race party presented by Meow Wolf Omega Mart!
Runner Perks
Medals
All participants will be awarded a high-quality and race specific
medal upon reaching the finish line.
Shirts
All participants will receive a high-quality, gender-specific race
shirt during bib pickup at the race expo. Participant are also able to upgrade
the race shirt to a long sleeve, tank top, or tri-blend during registration for
an additional fee.
Swag
Las Vegas Marathon race swag as well as swag provided by sponsors will be
included in race bags provided at the expo. Participants should visit the vendor
booths at the expo for additional swag.
In anticipation for cold temperatures at the start line, disposable gloves and
a mylar blanket will also be supplied.
Participants should subscribe to Las Vegas Marathon emails and social channels for
additional swag giveaways.
Transfer, Withdrawal, & Deferral Policy
In the event a participant is no longer able to participate in the registered
race, participants are able to change between race distances, defer their registration to the following year, transfer their
entry to a partnering race, transfer their entry to another participant, or withdraw completely.
Please see the
withdrawal, transfer, & deferral page for more details.
Spectator Information
Due to the traffic restrictions and road closures of the event, spectators are not
to permitted to access any portion of the race route by vehicle. Spectators are encouraged
to park at public parks near the route and walk to viewing areas along the course.
Spectators are also invited to await the arrival of participants at the
finish line and/or finish festival.
Community Cheer Challenge
The Las Vegas Marathon will host a Community Cheer Challenge as an opportunity
for local community members and groups to get involved in the excitement of race day.
The Community Cheer Challenge is a cheer competition amongst locally organized groups
where winners will be determined by runner votes at the conclusion of the race.
Local residents, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to assemble cheer groups
at designated locations and do whatever it takes to become the runners' favorite.
This includes but is not limited to; entertaining signs, costumes, music, and lots of cheering.
Based on Cheer Challenge voting results, two groups will be awarded the 1st and 2nd place
winning positions. Additionally, a charitable donation will be made to a nonprofit of
choice of the winning teams. A donation of $1,000 will be made to the nonprofit
of choice for the 1st place winning team and $500 for the 2nd place winning team.
Local residents, organizations, and businesses interested in participating in the Community
Cheer Challenge should email info@vegasmarathon.com.
Travel
Host Hotel
The Downtown Grand is located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas and
is the ideal location to stay for your Las Vegas Marathon weekend as it
is located near busing. . Book your hotel using this booking link.
Official Strip Hotel
The Las Vegas Marathon is thrilled to announce The Strat as the Official
Strip Hotel for the 2025 event! With world-class dining options, exciting
entertainment, and the best view in the city, The Strat is the perfect
place to stay to elevate your race weekend experience.
Click HERE to book special lodging at special event pricing.
To book over the phone, please call 1-800-998-6937 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM PST, and mention the code CLVM to access special event pricing.
Partnering Hotels
We have partnered with several hotels in the area to provide our runners with the best
rates and additional ammenities to make your travel experience great!
Rental Cars
Las Vegas Marathon has teamed up with Enterprise & National to get
you the best rate! Book your rental car using this
booking link.
Airport
Participants traveling to participate in the Las Vegas Marathon should
utilize Harry
Reid International Airport (LAS) for their arrival to the Las Vegas area.
Race results will be available shortly after participants reach the finish.
Race results certificate cards will be available to participants at the Results tent
located at the finish festival.
Age division awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers within their age division
and winners can claim their awards at the Results tent located at the finish festival.
