The Original Las Vegas Marathon
The Las Vegas Marathon offers a fast, certified course ideal for setting personal bests.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K, 5K run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 133
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Original Las Vegas Marathon series provides a certified course designed for speed, making it a prime location for runners aiming for personal records. This event, held annually, draws participants from across approximately 17 states, indicating its reach beyond the local community.
The course is noted for its flat profile, with negligible elevation gain and loss, contributing to its reputation as a fast, net-drop course. This makes it an attractive option for those seeking to achieve Boston Qualifying times, as advertised.
While the race offers multiple distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, the typical field size hovers around 133 finishers. The event is a straightforward race focused on performance, set against the backdrop of Las Vegas.
Race-provided description
Boston Qualifier course in Las Vegas along a beautiful bike path. Full marathon, half marathon,10k, 5k distances available.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NV24012MWC · The Original Las Vegas Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
Quality Score
1 year running
~133 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 photos
runners from 17 states
winner 1:24:36
typical high 85°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
27%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 133 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
133
Median time
2:18:30
Latest turnout
133
States
17
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the The Original Las Vegas Marathon?
The The Original Las Vegas Marathon is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Where does the The Original Las Vegas Marathon take place?
It takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What distances does the The Original Las Vegas Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K, 5K run.
Is the The Original Las Vegas Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The The Original Las Vegas Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the The Original Las Vegas Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 133 runners who have completed the The Original Las Vegas Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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