The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon vs Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon or Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon has the stronger available profile on scenery score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 0.6%
- flat grade share
- 75.4%
- lower ascent
- 164 m
- climbing density
- 7.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 11.9%
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 75.4% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 0.6% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 12.2% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 0.9% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 12.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 164 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 7.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,330 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 28 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 1.2% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 164 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 751 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 751 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 68/100 | 90/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 55/100 | 96/100 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- 90/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- 96/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon | Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Henderson, Nevada | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Actual distance | 21.1 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Elevation character | Unavailable | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road, Trail | Beach |
| Scenery | Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain | Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain |
| Atmosphere | Community, Destination | Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour |
| Total ascent | 164 m | 335 m |
| Climbing density | 7.8 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 164 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | 0 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 11.9% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 75.4% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 0.6% | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-11 (legacy event-level date).
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-01-23 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Henderson, Nevada
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Actual distance
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Not held
Elevation character
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Road, Trail
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Beach
Scenery
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Waterfront, Countryside, Desert, Mountain
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
Atmosphere
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Community, Destination
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Destination, Wilderness, Scenic Tour
Total ascent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- 335 m
Climbing density
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 7.8 m/km
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 164 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0 m
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 11.9%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 75.4%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- 0.6%
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- The Original Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon
- Open
- Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.