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Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
88/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
21 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K route go?

The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K route starts at Downtown Las Vegas near the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (Bridger Avenue and Fourth Street area) and finishes at Fremont Street under SlotZilla, the world's largest slot machine. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Fremont Street, SlotZilla and Downtown Las Vegas. Run the Strip at Night - the half marathon and 10K run almost entirely on closed Las Vegas Boulevard after dark, an experience unique among US road races.

What should runners know on race day for the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas 5K?

Sunday half marathon and 10K run on closed southbound and northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip). Multiple themed live-entertainment stages along the course with live bands, DJs and cheer teams, plus a finish-line festival and after-party.

Race character

Scenery

  • City

Atmosphere

  • Nighttime
  • Festival
  • Big City

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
More than 30,000 runners and walkers across the 5K, 10K and half marathon, drawn from all 50 states and 60+ countries.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Qualification status
No qualifying standard open Entry recreational night races; the full marathon was discontinued after 2021.

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Sunday half marathon and 10K run on closed southbound and northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip).
Expo / packet pickup
Mandatory three-day Health & Fitness Expo before race day for packet pickup, with a Packet Pick Up Party featuring live DJs, photo opportunities and swag.
Race village
No
Medal
All finishers receive a Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas finisher medal.
On-course music
Multiple themed live-entertainment stages along the course with live bands, DJs and cheer teams, plus a finish-line festival and after-party.

Access and course status

Start
Downtown Las Vegas near the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (Bridger Avenue and Fourth Street area).
Finish
Fremont Street under SlotZilla, the world's largest slot machine.

Course facts

Landmarks
Fremont Street, SlotZilla, Downtown Las Vegas
Notable features
  • Run the Strip at Night - the half marathon and 10K run almost entirely on closed Las Vegas Boulevard after dark, an experience unique among US road races

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 88Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.