Original Las Vegas Marathon

Experience vintage Las Vegas this year as we honor the original Las Vegas International Marathon held in 1967. The course will start at the M Resort and take you on a scenic run through the Mojave Desert while running on the historical Las Vegas Boulevard.

Race weekend takes place at the luxurious M Resort Spa Casino and offers a distance for everyone. The 5K and 10K take place on Saturday. The full and half marathon are held on Sunday. Each distance includes medals for all finishers and age division awards. Up for earning an additional Challenge Medal? Earn the Vegas Double Down medal by registering and completing any distance on Saturday and any distance on Sunday.

This year’s race weekend pays tribute to the original Las Vegas International Marathon, with a history going back to 1967, and will be Vintage Vegas. So get out your Blue Suede running shoes and get ready to run with Elvis and your favorite Rat Pack buddies. It’s Vegas, Baby!!​

The Course
Each race starts and finishes at the M Resort Spa and Casino. Runners will run south onto the iconic Las Vegas Blvd as the Original International Las Vegas Marathon Course from 1967. Each course is an out-and-back course with the turnaround point near the unique 7 Magic Mountain art Installation! A great opportunity to cheer on your friends and see the participants. Ideal for first-time and experienced runners, the mostly flat course takes full advantage of the spectacular desert vistas and majestic mountain views.  With average temperatures in the fall ranging from 43 degrees to 82 degrees the conditions will be perfect from start to finish.