How hilly is the Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon?
The Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 335 m.
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon
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
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 96/100
- Evidence depth
- 23 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Beach
- Scenery
- Countryside, Desert, Canyon, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon route go?
The Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon route starts at Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV 89138. Underfoot, expect a beach course. It passes Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Calico Hills, Summit Overlook and Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center. a hilly, high-desert course outside the Las Vegas Strip.
What should runners know on race day for the Red Rock Canyon Marathon (Las Vegas) Half Marathon?
Held on the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive within the National Conservation Area.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Desert
- Canyon
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Source-stated ascent
- 335 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Held on the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive within the National Conservation Area.
- Medal
- All distances receive a finisher medal.
- Finisher tee
- All registrants receive a technical shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV 89138
Course facts
- Landmarks
- Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Calico Hills, Summit Overlook, Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
- Notable features
- Run on the one-way paved scenic drive (Backcountry Scenic Byway) through Red Rock Canyon, passing sandstone formations, desert vegetation and wildlife
- a hilly, high-desert course outside the Las Vegas Strip
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 96Favourability /100