Las Vegas Marathon 2026 Route, Course Map, Times, Rock n Roll Event Details

The biggest party in competitive running returns Sunday with the annual Rock n Roll Las Vegas half marathon.

A combination of sport and entertainment, it meshes distance running with an all-night, Las Vegas Strip-long party atmosphere that gives runners the most unique experience possible while keeping spectators entertained and part of the festivities.

What can fans and runners alike expect from this year's incarnation?

Find out with this preview.

Informaton

Date: Sunday, February 22

Start Time: 4:30 p.m.

Time Limit: 4 hours

Start Line: Las Vegas Blvd at New York, New York

FInish Line: Las Vegas Blvd at The Bellagio

Course map: click here

It's Not Just A Race

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas is not just a half-marathon, it also features a 10K and 4K run occurring simultaneously with the main event. Beyond that, the event doubles as a huge party on the Las Vegas Strip.

Live music and neon lights greet the runners along the course. There is yoga along the way, and bands, DJs, and major Las Vegas acts provide entertainment for spectators. Don't forget the parties, of which there are two for the weekend, including a kickoff party Saturday night and an after party Sunday.

A unique run unlike any other, it also takes place on the famed Las Vegas Strip, which is shut down completely for the event.

The Rock n Roll Las Vegas race took over for a marathon-distance race that was once one of the oldest runs in the United States, dating back to 1967. It was replaced by the newer, half-marathon event in 2019.

Since adopting the new format, Canadian Justin Kent holds the record on the men's side with a time of 1:04:38 while Costa Rican Diana Bogantes Gonzales holds the women's record at 1:13:08.