Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Run The Strip at NightThis isn’t just a race, it’s the ultimate running party in the entertainment capital of the world. In the city where everything is bigger and brighter, we’ve brought you the only race where you can stay out all night and sleep all day. This party doesn’t … MORE
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Great race but unorganized
This was a great flat race but the starting for both the 5K and Half was unorganized. Getting to the 5K event was not an easy task. Also getting to … MORE
This was a great flat race but the starting for both the 5K and Half was unorganized. Getting to the 5K event was not an easy task. Also getting to your corral of the half was also a task but when u got there all was good.
Medals were nice
Finishing line was exciting but trying to get to the medal tent to pickup 2nd medal for doing both the 5k and marathon was chaos. People were just standing around after the finishing. But with all this said, I will do it again!!
Exciting race with great energy
The Rock and roll race series is awesome. I ran the half marathon in Vegas and had a great time. They had plenty of music and lights and even pyrotechnics. … MORE
The Rock and roll race series is awesome. I ran the half marathon in Vegas and had a great time. They had plenty of music and lights and even pyrotechnics. There was lots of excitement in this race. Definitely a big race, they said 27,000 people competed. I had a great time and they had the blue men group there to start the race. I am a fan now of the rock and roll racing series and look forward to doing more of their races. The only cons with this race I have is at the end of the race it was definitely crowded and everyone was all kind of stuck together slowly walking down the street until we got past these gates that they used to block off the sidewalks. Which sucked because everyone was all sweaty of course and all sardined together. But other then that the race was extremely entertaining and fun. I would definitely recommend this race to anyone.
Way too many people!
Over 17K between the two distances. Not enough port a potties at the start and the ones in the shoot were too hard to get to due to the crowd … MORE
Over 17K between the two distances. Not enough port a potties at the start and the ones in the shoot were too hard to get to due to the crowd of runners. Had a tag in my bib for snacks at the end but the only snack was a banana.
Great Race, Okay Production
One of my favorite races scenery and view wise! Running the strip was top notch, however the overall production was mediocre. Getting to the start line was a disaster and … MORE
One of my favorite races scenery and view wise! Running the strip was top notch, however the overall production was mediocre. Getting to the start line was a disaster and there was no organization.
Run the strip at night!
This was a bucket list race of mine and I am so glad I did it! I flew in from Delaware (did not rent a car) and stayed on the … MORE
This was a bucket list race of mine and I am so glad I did it! I flew in from Delaware (did not rent a car) and stayed on the strip.
– Getting to the expo was easy – I bought a monorail pass for the weekend. The expo was well organized with TONS of photo ops. The only downside about the expo was the lack of merch – Lululemon is a sponsor so the majority of the merch was from lululemon. I personally did not want to spend $60 on a tank top (and don’t support lululemon for other reasons).
– Walk or take the monorail to the start area. I tried to Uber (left the hotel at 2:30) and sat in traffic for an hour before I decided to get out and walk to the start. Traffic was a nightmare (not the race’s fault).
– Rock N Roll goes all out for Vegas. The start area was upbeat but directly in the sun. There is a lot of waiting once you get in your corral so definitely bring sunglasses and wear sunscreen!
– Running down the strip at night is iconic!
– After finishing, it was pretty crowded, but everything was well marked!
– Would I do this race again?? Absolutely! But probably not anytime soon because it is a 5 hour flight (and I have my eyes set on running Rock N Rock San Diego in 2026!)
Fun race.
Great race! Tons of people, tons of crowd support, lots of music along the course. The course was super flat and always had something to look at. The swag was, … MORE
Great race! Tons of people, tons of crowd support, lots of music along the course. The course was super flat and always had something to look at. The swag was, poor to say the best. Received the normal t shirt and that’s it. Decent size expo. Overall it was a great race!
Unique course with great production
This was a very well organized race. It’s my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race, so maybe they are all like this, but I appreciated the number of water stations, fuel … MORE
This was a very well organized race. It’s my first Rock ‘n’ Roll race, so maybe they are all like this, but I appreciated the number of water stations, fuel stations, course marking, entertainment, etc. The only issue I had was the corral loading process was disorganized but that was mostly because the participants were not following the organizer’s directions.
The course is basically just an out and back, but because it’s on the LV strip at night, it’s a fun course. I will say it is challenging to have a race at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after a weekend in Vegas! Some of the casino/resorts got involved with signage during the race, which was fun. Lots of good cheering along the course in the main part of the strip. It dwindled as we ran further north, but still some spectators.
Shout out to the LV police and city. They did a great job blocking all the streets and making the runners feel safe. At pretty much every intersection, the police had parked a city bus or tractor/trailer at the intersection, so there was no way a car could get through onto the course.
Enjoyed it
The race is most interesting due to the strip being closed to cars. That is a sight to see from the raised pedestrian walkways. I have been to Vegas quite … MORE
The race is most interesting due to the strip being closed to cars. That is a sight to see from the raised pedestrian walkways. I have been to Vegas quite a few times, so otherwise, I felt ok with running the strip, but not overwhelmed. This is a great trip for friends to take advantage of the events surrounding the race, like yoga on the strip and after parties.The start was crowded but went smoothly and there was fire!The corral colors were projected on a screen showing who was loading and who was up next. Bag drop had kids taking bags and they were friendly and adorable. You start while it’s light, so by the time my corral got to the start, the faster runners were coming back to run down the strip…lol! I thought it was fairly quiet after the start. People did not seem to be paying much attention, plus it was Sunday. There were some spectators but not like I expected for Vegas. I loved the large lighted showgirls, but otherwise, I didn’t feel like there was a lot going on. There were bands along the way that were good, enough water and electrolytes, volunteers were great. Personally, unless this is your 50 states run, the 10k would be enough. It includes running toward old Vegas, turning around, running back toward the start, then eventually turning back around toward the finish after splitting with the half. The half continues down the strip before turning back. The best thing on that part was being on the big screen and taking a selfie, which I messed up so it didn’t come out but it was still fun and different. The finish was nice and there were plenty of snacks. The glow in the dark medal is cool. The race shirt was ok, but I purchased a shirt that had all the runners names on them, which had to be placed on two shirts by your last name due to so many people. The expo was crowded but not too bad. The Lulu Lemon stuff was nice, but I could not justify the cost. It was an experience race and I really enjoyed my dad meeting me at the top turn around and then at the finish. It’s a nice, organized event and there is lots of e-mail communication and the monorail makes getting around the strip very easy. I did not stay in a race hotel. I stayed on the Westgate end because I had stayed at the Hilton before and loved it. Do this race with friends or family and I think you will really enjoy it.
A very sweet run
This is a night run, 21, 000 runners. total of 3 races. 13 mile, 10 K and 5 K. On the Las Vegas strip. Well done, parking is not good. … MORE
This is a night run, 21, 000 runners. total of 3 races. 13 mile, 10 K and 5 K. On the Las Vegas strip. Well done, parking is not good. But a good, fast course. This one was a little warm.
Some good and some bad
I'm gonna start with the bad.... - 24,000 runners and only one entrance to the start. Give yourself plenty of time because the start is a fiasco. (Took me nearly … MORE
I’m gonna start with the bad….
– 24,000 runners and only one entrance to the start. Give yourself plenty of time because the start is a fiasco. (Took me nearly 20 minutes to get to my corral)
– Restrooms are lacking on the course. For people with GI issues, this isn’t good.
– Early miles, the street is torn up.
– Nothing is together, start is nearly 3 miles from expo and I hear 5k is in a different area as well. Getting around Vegas is tough enough.
– Post race swag/nutrition is almost non existent. They gave me a bag with 1 energy bar, mini bag of fruit chews, and a mini slim Jim. Outside of that I got a water, banana, and they have an alcohol tent.
The eh….
– Not a huge fan of the t-shirt but that isn’t a deal breaker
– The medal glows…that’s nice but eh…
– Most of the course is during sunset.
The good….
– I know I complained about getting to your corral but once you get there it set up well. They are roped off and have their own restrooms.
– The course is mainly flat and almost exclusively out and back almost no turns.
– I have done over 100 races and this finish line is best. It truly is a party atmosphere. I’m not a “party person”, but I truly enjoyed it.
– They have the finish line on a great part of the strip. Right by the Bellagio, bright lights, fire shooting up as you approach the finish. It was great!!
Disorganized chaos
This race is massive. So many runners and way too few of volunteers and workers, no one knew anything. We all started 40 minutes late but they had us line … MORE
This race is massive. So many runners and way too few of volunteers and workers, no one knew anything. We all started 40 minutes late but they had us line up hours early shoulder to shoulder so it was awkward trying to stretch that close to others. There were so many people it was awkward and dangerous trying to get around slow runners in front of you.
I would never run this again. The “end party” was a disappointment and nothing cool.
Cool Views of the Strip at Night
It was a fun race, basically just up and down the strip at sunset, very well setup. A bit of altitude, plus the fact that I'd recently had covid, made … MORE
It was a fun race, basically just up and down the strip at sunset, very well setup. A bit of altitude, plus the fact that I’d recently had covid, made it a harder race for me, but fairly cool course/setup.
Run the Strip at Night!
This was my first time doing a Rock n Roll run. I lived in Vegas previously and needed to get some personal "closure" so this was the perfect opportunity to … MORE
This was my first time doing a Rock n Roll run. I lived in Vegas previously and needed to get some personal “closure” so this was the perfect opportunity to go and kick butt!
The expo was super crowded and I wasn’t interested in buying anything so grabbed my stuff and started the long trek out.
The half and 10k started at the same time and I think there were like 17,000 runners total. The starting corrals were a little confusing because towards the front they were bunched together. Once they got the first group started, it was a little easier to differentiate where the next couple groups were.
They had a LOT of porta potties towards the front so as you were waiting in the staging area, there was little to no wait for that last minute pit stop. Good job organizers!!
The run started at 4:30pm for group 1; group 2 went 10 minutes later; I was in group 3 so I started just before 5pm.
From the starting line in front of New York New York, the course heads south down Las Vegas Blvd., past the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, and then turns back to head north. Great photo ops at the sign. Once you got back to NY NY/MGM Grand, the crowds were gathered on the sidewalks and the overhead walkways. Wow, that made you feel like a “real” runner!
Going past the Stratosphere, the course makes a small loop off to the side to get you turned back heading south on the strip. This area was a little sketchy but safety in numbers right?!
Now you’re in the home stretch, running towards the finish line in front of the Bellagio!
The wind can really kick up in the desert but luckily the weather for this run was PERFECT. No wind, comfortable temperature.
The course is FLAT and all on the paved road so no tripping hazards.
There are bands along the way so entertainment is provided, along with the cheering spectators.
But….that finish line…..that needs some work. Super congested, I only found one exit from the finish “chute” area and it put all the runners out onto the sidewalk in front of Bellagio/City Center in the mass of non-runners (tourists/spectators/family looking for runners). It was shoulder to shoulder and extremely hard to get through. It took forever to make my way up to the next intersection to take the walkway over the strip to get back to the Paris where I was staying. I understand there were just a LOT of people, but I felt there could have been better traffic control for getting people out of that area.
I was hoping for a PR but I realized pretty quickly that wasn’t going to happen due to how many runners there were and how much energy I was wasting trying to bob and weave around people. So I kicked it into low gear and took it all in. Being able to run the strip at night under the neon lights is an amazing experience. And I got the closure I needed. Thirteen point freaking one!
Would I do another one of these? Not this location, but possibly another Rock n Roll event.
The view from the back of the pack
People, people, and more people. I won't rehash what others have said. Get to your corral 10-15 minutes prior to closure else you won't be able to fit into it. … MORE
People, people, and more people. I won’t rehash what others have said. Get to your corral 10-15 minutes prior to closure else you won’t be able to fit into it. Also, if walking from a hotel, give yourself plenty of time to get to the starting area. It is “people congestion” the entire way with many pedestrian bridges to go up and down. I’ve done the event twice and am happy with that. Will proceed to less “commercial” events going forward.
A Party From Start to Finish
This race gives you an opportunity to run the strip after the sun goes down and experience all the lights, crowds, and glitz of the Vegas strip. There was music … MORE
This race gives you an opportunity to run the strip after the sun goes down and experience all the lights, crowds, and glitz of the Vegas strip. There was music nearly the entire way from bands and dj’s; the race felt like a party. There was nearly 12k half marathoners and another 5k runners for the 10k distance. It made for crowded corrals and long wait times to begin the race (we waited over 45 minutes from when we entered the corral until we crossed the start line). Overall, I loved this race and super happy we picked this for our Nevada race.
The Strip at Night
Getting into and out of the race is ridiculous, not well planned at all. The course is very flat, fairly dark in spots, and the road is not easy to … MORE
Getting into and out of the race is ridiculous, not well planned at all. The course is very flat, fairly dark in spots, and the road is not easy to run on. The crowds and views are amazing, people offering shots, food, and water. The medals and shirts were worth it. It was a great experience and I am glad I did it.
Vegas Baby
The 5K was held downtown, which was nice the streets were decent, water stations , tons of spectators and course entertainment was pretty cool. MORE
The 5K was held downtown, which was nice the streets were decent, water stations , tons of spectators and course entertainment was pretty cool.
Awesome race!! I wanna do it every year!
I was really dreading this race due to the evening start time! The weather was great!! Once we got going it was amazing!!! Lots of great sights and picture opportunities. … MORE
I was really dreading this race due to the evening start time! The weather was great!! Once we got going it was amazing!!! Lots of great sights and picture opportunities. Thankfully also lots of water stops and Porta potties on course! The course entertainment was awesome! Hands down a fantastic race with a cool glow in the dark medal!
Exciting, energetic and fun to participa
Volunteered for this race 5 years. Enjoyed being a participant this year and seeing all the improvements. I liked the expo being at Resorts World. The check-in was easy. Their … MORE
Volunteered for this race 5 years. Enjoyed being a participant this year and seeing all the improvements. I liked the expo being at Resorts World. The check-in was easy. Their wasn’t much swag, in my opinion. Just your race bib, shirt, and a couple info cards, and a sample of biofreeze.
Hope they change that. The start line has changed to New York New York and finish at Bellagio. Course is much better in my opinion. Couple years ago, there was a lot of construction.
Now that’s finished the roads are much better. We are home to F1, so most of the strip is very well paved. I did see a couple areas where it could use some leveling out but, it wasn’t bad at all. The start line and corral was very organized with everyone meeting in Park MGM area.
They used T-Mobile screen to display start time information as well as had big screens to refer to. Each color group had their own send-off at the start line. We got to vote on the song we wanted to start off too. That was cool. We stopped to take pics at the Las Vegas Sign. If you come bring a couple dollars for a tip. This awesome guy was taking pics for everyone. I wish I could have tipped him. Loved running at night on the strip and dancing to the music, when I had the energy. Well lit all along with good signage for mile points and 10k. Our LVMPD was absolutely amazing with their presence all along the course. Wonderful volunteers and water stations were spaced perfectly. Being in Vegas strip, we had supporters/spectators out everywhere. We had opportunity to take selfies on the Resort World BIG LED screen. That was awesome! I really loved the taste of FEED gel, and the BIOFREEZE Spray stations (life saver). Never felt short of Porta-potties or medical tents. Haha. I wasn’t well-trained so was one of the later finishers. I was happy to hear my name at the finish line with as much energy as if I finished as one of the first.
My only cons were: Being a later finisher, we got a bag with 3 small snack items in it. I would like to see them have pre-packed bags for later finishers so you don’t feel like you got what was left-over. I paid the same amount as everyone else.
The other con was MGM had all the elevators shut down except for 1. That was not very considerate. We had to walk from Bellagio to MGM and had to walk up 4 sets of stairs. My legs kept cramping. I was not happy about that.
Other than that, Rock n Roll Las Vegas is a great race and I think it is worth coming out to participate. I am actually signed up for next year.
Sooo many people, but fun
A lot of runners, warm race, need to hydrate and fuel. Very scenic a lot to see and take pictures of. Very fun and well organized. Nice being, expo was … MORE
A lot of runners, warm race, need to hydrate and fuel. Very scenic a lot to see and take pictures of. Very fun and well organized. Nice being, expo was excellent as well.