Course Map
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Course Description
The full marathon begins on State Road 604 also known as the “Old Los Angeles Highway” just one half mile north of the Gold Strike Hotel & Gambling Hall. Both the full and half marathons remain on this road until making a right turn onto Mesa Verde at marathon mile 20.9. PLEASE REMEMBER to support the businesses along our route; they help make this event possible.
Mile 0.0 (the start) is at 2897 ft. above sea level and located one half mile north of the Gold Strike Hotel. You are standing on the starting line directly in front of the Letica Corporation plant. Letica is a national manufacturer of various sorts of cups and provides us with the tens of thousands of cups used along the Las Vegas Marathon course.
Mile 3.0 is at 3064 feet above sea level; the road parallels Interstate 15. There are many Yucca plants and Joshua trees in the surrounding desert.
Mile 3.3 is at 3,050 feet above sea level as the road dips under a Union Pacific RR bridge.
Mile 5.0 is at 3,076 feet above sea level in the “middle of nowhere” and slightly uphill.
Mile 8.6 is the high point of the route and at 3,130 feet above sea level: from here on the road is either flat or downhill to the finish.
Mile 10.5 is at 2,945 feet above sea level and parallels, very closely, Interstate Highway 15.
Mile 11.0 is at 2,909 feet above sea level and is the point at which one begins to see “signs of life”... advertising for rooms, shows, inexpensive buffet meals, etc.
Mile 12.0 is at 2,805 feet above sea level and adjacent to an old “ghost” motel which dates back to the days before the Interstate Highway System...along the "old L.A. Highway".
Mile 13.1 is at 2,700 feet above sea level. The half marathon starts here at 6:30 a.m.; 30 minutes prior to the start of the full marathon. Faster marathoners will overtake some of the slower half marathoners by the end of the run.
Mile 14.1 is at 2,615 feet above sea level and opposite Wheeler’s Las Vegas RV Center and Mini Mart. Before or after the run stop in here to see the latest and greatest in Recreational Vehicles or to simply pickup some last minute items for the trip home.
Mile 15.2 is at 2,527 feet above sea level and at the intersection with St. Rose Highway...a busy intersection. Here, on the southeast corner is Ray Shapiro’s ARCO gas station and mini-mart. Stop here on your way to and from Las Vegas for gas and some “goodies”. Avoid Baker and Barstow. From this point the road is referred to as Las Vegas Boulevard South.
Mile 18.4 is at 2,292 feet above sea level and the site of the famous Cleveland Browns affiliated Boulevard Bar & Grille where you may “wine & dine” and amuse yourself before and after the run.
Mile 19.4 is at 2,287 feet above sea level and the site of Lee’s Discount Liquor shop which is well known locally as a great place to stock up on your favorite adult beverages.
Mile 20.0 is at 2,284 feet above sea level in front of Gee Bee’s Bar & Grill a great place to grab a bite, play some slots and have a beer either before or after the race. Also a good place to view the runners going by. Another .3 miles further and you pass by the Malibu Bay Suites...a great place to stay.
Mile 20.7 is at 2,283 feet above sea level is at the intersection with Windmill Road and the location of a 7-11 Citgo station...another great viewing spot.
Mile 20.9 is at 2.284 feet above sea level at the intersection with Mesa Verde and will be your first turn of the course.
Mile 22.4 is at 2,232 feet above sea level at the intersection with George Crockett Road and crosses over the I-215 freeway.
Mile 23.1 is at 2,215 feet above sea level at the intersection with Sunset Road. At this point you are entering the final downward slope to the finish.
Mile 25.1 is at 2,095 feet above sea level at the intersection with Spencer and the location of Terrible Herbst’s Chevron...a great viewing location with refreshments and drinks available in the mini mart.
Mile 25.6 is at 2,070 feet above sea level at the intersection with Eastern Avenue. Here, at the 7-11, is a very good viewing spot with refreshments and drinks readily available.
Mile 26.1 is the final turn into Sunset Park and you are finished. Congratulations!
Course Elevation
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Aid Stations
The Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon will have a combined 15 Aid Stations along the route. Water and an electrolyte drink will be available at all fifteen locations.
Restroom facilities will be located at both marathon & half marathon starts, all 16 aid stations and the finish line area.
AID STATIONS will be available at the following mile points along the two courses:
- MARATHON - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
- HALF-MARATHON - 3, 6, 9, 11
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