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Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas: a flat, fast, certified Strip night race.

Race Date

Feb 21, 2027

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Standout78

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K run
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBQ RelevantDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Big Crowd EnergyParty FinishSpectator SupportGreat Post RaceWell Organized

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

Under the neon glow of the Las Vegas Strip, the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon turns Sin City into a giant party. With a recent field of over 11,000 finishers, this point-to-point race is as electric as the city itself. The course glides down the Strip, past iconic casinos and fountains, under a desert night sky. It’s a straight, flat shot—USATF certified, with barely a ripple in elevation—making it a magnet for runners chasing personal bests.

Now in its 24th edition, the race draws a loyal following: about 13% of runners return year after year. Given the sub-65-minute winning times, it’s clear this course is fast. The atmosphere is pure Vegas—crowds line the sidewalks, DJs spin at intervals, and the finish line delivers a rock concert and a finisher’s medal that feels like a trophy from the Strip.

Whether you’re aiming for a PR, a Boston qualifier, or simply a memorable race in a city that never sleeps, Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas delivers a performance as dazzling as the lights themselves.

Race-provided description

The Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas results offer official race-day outcomes—including finish times, rankings, and downloadable results for each distance.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, February 21, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Las Vegas, NV

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.28 m

Separation

6.7%

Also Offers

10K run

USATF Certified Course

NV26003MWC · Rock N Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.

Quality Score

Standout78
Methodology
Heritage20/20

24 years running

Size15/15

~5,857 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty13/20

13% returning runners

Course & details12/15

USATF certified · 4 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:04:13

Weather8/10

typical high 65°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

42°

Afternoon (High)

65°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

33%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas?

The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas is held on Sunday, February 21, 2027.

Where does the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas take place?

It takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What distances does the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K run.

Is the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas course flat and good for a PR?

The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

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