Las Vegas Marathon 2016: Route, Course Map, Times, Rock 'n' Roll Event Details
With an NHL franchise on its way to the city and the possibility of the Oakland Raiders heading there too, Las Vegas looks like it's the new hot spot to be in the sporting world.
Sunday might not provide the same kind of star power as a major professional sports league, but thousands will hits the streets of Sin City for the 2016 Las Vegas Marathon.
Here is some information leading up to race day. For the route and course map, click here:
| Sunday, Nov. 13 | 4:30 p.m. | 5 Hours |
For a race that shuts down the Las Vegas Strip, which is the busiest part of the city and arguably the state of Nevada, plenty of road closures will go into effect on Sunday. They can be seen here.
That creates one of the most unique backgrounds for a race in the United States, as the marathon's official site explains:
"As the only private event to shut down the famed Las Vegas Strip, this is a unique opportunity for marathoners of all backgrounds. With the race starting just as the sun is setting, the city comes to life with lights shining like you’ve never seen before. Even when the course moves off of the Strip, music and lights will keep you moving one foot in front of the other, all the way back to the finish line.
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While many marathoners will look to drink in the atmosphere, there are some elite runners who will look to leave a mark on Las Vegas.
Runners who complete the marathon in 2:18:00 (male), 2:43:00 (female) and under will receive cash rewards.
Information courtesy of RunRockNRoll.com.
