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Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon: FAQ

Start times, course, time limits and rules for the 2027 Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas half marathon, 10K and 5K, plus what past runners say about racing the Strip at night.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 · 8 sources

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Short answer: The 2027 Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas half marathon starts at 4:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2027, on Las Vegas Blvd at New York-New York, and finishes at the Bellagio, with the whole course on the closed Strip. The 10K starts with it. The 5K runs Saturday, February 20, at 5:00 PM and finishes on Fremont Street. There is no full marathon at this event.

2027 race weekend at a glance

RaceDateStartStart line → finishTime limit
Half marathonSun, Feb 21, 20274:30 PMLas Vegas Blvd at New York-New York → Las Vegas Blvd at the Bellagio4 hours
10KSun, Feb 21, 20274:30 PMLas Vegas Blvd at New York-New York → Las Vegas Blvd at the Bellagio2 hours
5KSat, Feb 20, 20275:00 PMStart “coming soon” → Fremont Street Experience, under SlotZilla1 hour

Source: the organizer's course overview, which notes that courses can change. The race is USATF sanctioned, per the FAQ. Entry prices vary by tier and include processing fees, so we don't repeat them here; check the registration page.

What runners say about it

These are paraphrased from public threads, and they describe past years, when the start area and course differed in places. Treat them as tips, not facts about 2027.

  • It's a party, not a PR course for most. Several runners call it a memorable, high-energy race with crowds the whole way, but say the congestion and walking make it hard to chase a time (r/running, 2023). Others disagree: one runner who prefers evening runs set a half PR there (r/running, 2022).
  • The start is the bottleneck. Runners describe long waits in the corrals, a crowded entry funnel, and in one case starting about 45 minutes late from a back corral. A three-time runner suggests getting there early and lining up as far forward as you can if you have a time goal (r/running, r/vegas, 2025).
  • Flat, with a catch. Commenters call the course flat and fast once it thins out after the first couple of miles. One noticed a slight incline heading south on the Strip, and another mentioned cold wind on the way back from downtown (r/running, r/vegas).
  • Hydrate more than you think. Runners say the dry air sneaks up on you even when it feels mild (r/vegas, r/running).
  • Plan to walk, and don't count on shuttles. Expect a long walk to the start and out of the finish; staying on the Strip makes it easy (r/running, r/vegas).
  • Adjust your fueling for a late start. One runner suggests shifting carb loading later: a late dinner the night before or a big meal that morning (r/vegas).

Planning around a 4:30 PM start

The start village opens at 2 PM at Toshiba Plaza by T-Mobile Arena, and gear check runs 2–4:15 PM on Park Ave, per the schedule. If you want a second race on the same trip, the race calendar lists the Las Vegas Marathon on January 10 and the Red Rock Canyon Marathon on January 23, 2027. For easy runs before race day, see our training routes.

Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas questions

When is Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas 2027?
Race weekend is February 20–21, 2027. The 5K is Saturday, February 20; the half marathon and 10K are Sunday, February 21, per the organizer's course page.
What time does the Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas half marathon start?
4:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2027, on Las Vegas Blvd at New York-New York. The 10K starts at the same time and place. The organizer assigns corral loading times by bib color in its final race-week information.
What time does the 5K start?
The 5K starts at 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2027, and finishes on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. The organizer lists the 5K start line as "coming soon".
Where does the half marathon finish?
On Las Vegas Blvd at the Bellagio. The organizer says the whole half course runs on the closed Las Vegas Blvd.
What is the time limit?
Four hours for the half marathon, two hours for the 10K and one hour for the 5K, per the course page.
Is the Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas half marathon hard?
Runners in public threads mostly describe it as flat and fast, with the hard parts being logistics rather than hills: crowded first miles, slow corral loading, a lot of walking before and after, and dry desert air. One runner noticed a subtle incline on the southbound stretches. See the runner-experience section below for links.
Is there a full marathon at Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas?
No. The organizer lists three distances: half marathon, 10K and 5K. The separate Las Vegas Marathon says it returns on January 10, 2027, with a marathon, half and 7.02-mile race starting and finishing at the STRAT.
How old do you have to be?
The organizer’s FAQ sets a minimum age of 12 for the half marathon, 10 for the 10K and 8 for the 5K. An adult has to register anyone under 18.
Can I get a refund or transfer my entry?
No. The FAQ says registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Distance changes can be requested by email up to 45 days before the event, and after that at the expo.
Where is bib pick-up?
At the Health & Fitness Expo at Resorts World Las Vegas (The Complex, ground floor): Thursday, February 18, 3–6 PM; Friday, February 19, 10 AM–6 PM; Saturday, February 20, 9 AM–5 PM. 5K bibs must be picked up before 2 PM Saturday, per the event schedule.