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Late January · Mountain West · Loop

Red Rock Canyon Marathon, 1/2, and 5K

Las Vegas, NV

Event listed as: Marathon

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp
37°F(estimated)
Field size
~500 runners(estimated)
Course
Hilly
Elevation
1,100 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Las Vegas, NV, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.

Good fit if

  • · Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

  • · You want crowds and on-course energy
  • · You are chasing a flat-course PR

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
1,100 ft(estimated)
Total loss
1,100 ft(estimated)
Net elevation
0 ft(estimated)
Field size
~500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Quiet, low-key
Entry
Easy
Entry fee
$130(most recent listed price)
Day of week
Saturday
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Late January
Next confirmed date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Registration
Open now
Region
Mountain West
Editorial tier
Recommended
Prestige
6.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Event listed as: Marathon

Good to know

  • Loop course
  • Hilly course
  • Easy entry

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
37°F(estimated)
By midday
48°F(estimated)
Dew point
15°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 37°F good conditions.

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