Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon is the headline race of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series' annual Las Vegas weekend, run entirely after dark down a closed Las Vegas Strip. The event traces its roots to 1967 as one of the oldest marathons in the United States; the full marathon distance was retired after 2019, leaving the 13.1-mile Half Marathon as the race's longest current distance. Runners start on Las Vegas Blvd. at New York-New York and finish on Las Vegas Blvd. at The Bellagio, passing under the Strip's neon skyline with live bands and DJs stationed along the closed roadway. Race weekend also includes a 10K over the same course on Sunday and a Saturday-night 5K through the Fremont Street Entertainment District downtown. CELSIUS is the event's current title sponsor, and the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is part of the IRONMAN Group.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Legendary crowd support
Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Blvd.)
Bellagio Fountains (finish area)
New York-New York Hotel & Casino (start)
Fremont Street Experience (5K finish)
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Las Vegas, NV, United States
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 12 on race day for the Half Marathon and 10K; participants under 18 must have an adult over 18 complete registration on their behalf
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID for packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via runrocknroll.com
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds; deferral and transfer options available through the official registration platform per standard Rock 'n' Roll Running Series policy
USATF-sanctioned event
CELSIUS is the event's current title sponsor; the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is part of the IRONMAN Group
Live bands and DJs are stationed along the closed Strip course, a signature feature of the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Finishers of both the Half Marathon or 10K and the 5K earn a bonus Remix Challenge medal
The full marathon distance was discontinued after the 2019 edition; no marathon has been offered since 2022
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