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.
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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.
Amazeballs....
The Rock N Roll Las Vegas race weekend was AMAZEBALLS! What was decidedly a super flat course, ended up kicking my whole butt! Lol..Honestly, I’m not even upset about in … MORE
The Rock N Roll Las Vegas race weekend was AMAZEBALLS! What was decidedly a super flat course, ended up kicking my whole butt! Lol..Honestly, I’m not even upset about in the grand scheme of it all. If I’m being brutally honest the temp and elevation differentials from VA to NV weren’t factored into my training and I ignored my zone training/awareness for the sake of my own internal competitive barometer, so it’s me..it’s all me dang it! 🤣🤣🤣 I’d do it all over again though, with mindfulness of course and staying true to my training plan. It will happen again..Vegas I mean..lol..I completed the remix challenge (because I’m a medal ho’! 🤣🤣) and loved every minute of it ❤️💯❤️💯 The course was very busy but not unmanageable or overwhelming. As usual and expected, the elite runners soon parted ways with us mid and back of the packers, so it thinned out. Something about running the strip at night makes me feel like a damn superstar! If you haven’t, you should…If you have, do it again! Lol…Much love y’all!
STRIP @ night
This was a bucket list race for my brother. It was a compelling option as we qualified for the “All Roads Lead to Vegas” additional medal, so we committed to … MORE
This was a bucket list race for my brother. It was a compelling option as we qualified for the “All Roads Lead to Vegas” additional medal, so we committed to making a weekend out of it.
The great thing about the race was that it was a unique experience to run at night under the neon lights.
We rented a car as opposed to using ride share or local transportation and I think that was beneficial. We were able to get places a lot quicker, the only downfall was having to pay for parking, which was advertised as free at the Expo, and we found out that was not the case. A couple other things was that the crowds were enormous and it was difficult to get to your starting corral. One last thing that was not up to expectations was the finish line snacks, (chips, banana, water and the highlight was a hot chocolate) big whoop. Not what I was accustomed too, I was so looking forward to a celebratory beer without paying the exorbitant prices.
All in all great destination race but make sure you save up for it.
Well put on race!
The race was well put on. They let runners go in waves, but there were still a lot of walkers too close to the front that impeded running. The finish … MORE
The race was well put on. They let runners go in waves, but there were still a lot of walkers too close to the front that impeded running. The finish shoot seemed to go on forever! Even though this was only a 5k, the medal was pretty small.
Amazeballs...
The Rock N Roll Las Vegas race weekend was AMAZEBALLS! What was decidedly a super flat course, ended up kicking my whole butt! Lol..Honestly, I’m not even upset about in … MORE
The Rock N Roll Las Vegas race weekend was AMAZEBALLS! What was decidedly a super flat course, ended up kicking my whole butt! Lol..Honestly, I’m not even upset about in the grand scheme of it all. If I’m being brutally honest the temp and elevation differentials from VA to NV weren’t factored into my training and I ignored my zone training/awareness for the sake of my own internal competitive barometer, so it’s me..it’s all me dang it! 🤣🤣🤣 I’d do it all over again though, with mindfulness of course and staying true to my training plan. It will happen again..Vegas I mean..lol..I completed the remix challenge (because I’m a medal ho’! 🤣🤣) and loved every minute of it ❤️💯❤️💯 The course was very busy but not unmanageable or overwhelming. As usual and expected, the elite runners soon parted ways with us mid and back of the packers, so it thinned out. Something about running the strip at night makes me feel like a damn superstar! If you haven’t, you should…If you have, do it again! Lol…Much love y’all!
An Amazing Race
Lights, colors, swag, lots of folks, maybe 20,000 in the 1/2, another 20,000 in the 10K, no one could tell us for sure. Music all the way, Well put together. … MORE
Lights, colors, swag, lots of folks, maybe 20,000 in the 1/2, another 20,000 in the 10K, no one could tell us for sure. Music all the way, Well put together. One issue, their web site needs some work also the communication via emails is weak. If you get same day bib pick up, they charge $50.00 plus processing fee, $10.00 plus tax. $60.00 plus to pick up. The web site also does not say where to go. But the runners are great and the bands are great too.
Do It - Run the Strip at Night!
Amazing! Did the 5K and Half Marathon - Coming home with 3 Medals! Stayed at Planet Hollywood - Start and Finish for Half Marathon. Took an Uber for the 5K … MORE
Amazing! Did the 5K and Half Marathon – Coming home with 3 Medals! Stayed at Planet Hollywood – Start and Finish for Half Marathon. Took an Uber for the 5K into Freemont! 27,000 Runners – Several Bands and entertainment along the Race!
Rock N Roll 5K at Night
RNR 5K and Half has been on our bucket list as part of Run 50 States! Cool to run in the streets of Vegas and see all the lights - … MORE
RNR 5K and Half has been on our bucket list as part of Run 50 States! Cool to run in the streets of Vegas and see all the lights – Easy course, a incline toward the last mile. Starts and ends in Downtown Las Vegas – Fremont – Really Cool After party treats are the same as most – chips, banana, water and wine with your ticket
Fun night time race!
This was my first time running Las Vegas and it was one of the easiest races I've ever run, despite having an ankle injury which miraculously healed itself, thank God! … MORE
This was my first time running Las Vegas and it was one of the easiest races I’ve ever run, despite having an ankle injury which miraculously healed itself, thank God! RnR races have been lacking on swag and their expos haven’t been as good as they’ve been in the past, but because this Vegas they put in a little extra effort to make it memorable. The walk to the starting line was not cool and did not seem organized well. The color coding system they had did not vibe well and there was a huge bottleneck just trying to get to the start from the village. People just seemed to run whenever they wanted because they wasn’t much organization. BUT the lights of the Strip made you forget all about the struggles you might have experienced just trying to get to the race.
Unique, special race-lots of fun
It is the La Vega strip at night. Great crowd and group of runners. Lots of costumes-super fun run with friends. Comfortable temperatures, well-run, plenty of water. Great music MORE
It is the La Vega strip at night. Great crowd and group of runners. Lots of costumes-super fun run with friends. Comfortable temperatures, well-run, plenty of water. Great music
Ok course
It rained steadily during the 5k and post run festivities which was unfortunate. The half corrals were oddly spaced and waited forever to start. The out and back along the … MORE
It rained steadily during the 5k and post run festivities which was unfortunate. The half corrals were oddly spaced and waited forever to start. The out and back along the stop was ok. Tons of support, not much to see off the main portion of the strip. Overall ok. Medals are tiny. Expo went smoothly though this was very far away from the main part of the strip.
Saw the casinos like never before.
I'm not a fan of Rock 'n' Roll series races overall, but this one has the market cornered on running the strip at night and it was totally worth it. MORE
I’m not a fan of Rock ‘n’ Roll series races overall, but this one has the market cornered on running the strip at night and it was totally worth it.
Night run
I Loved running in the old and new sections of Vegas at nighttime!! We started out when it was light and finished in the dark with all the lights. MORE
I Loved running in the old and new sections of Vegas at nighttime!! We started out when it was light and finished in the dark with all the lights.