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Las Vegas Marathon

7 December 2008

Las Vegas Marathon Website
 


THE COURSE

Experience the rush of adrenaline on the Start line in front of Mandalay Bay when the gun goes off with a spectacular laser display set to Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" and fireworks. Ideal weather and a loop course with a gradual mid-race incline followed by a downhill sprint to the finish line set the stage for exhilarating Races designed to set and break records, and shatter personal bests.

Join the world’s largest gathering of running Elvis impersonators. Get married at the world’s only Run Thru Wedding Chapel. Get caught up in the excitement of the only marathon in the world you can gamble on.


PACKAGES

Please contact us for the best Marathon package deals to Las Vegas.

Please note that an AU$55 Per Person surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents


RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES

before 31 March US$85
1 April to 30 September US$95
1 October to 2 December US$105
at the Expo US$120

QUALIFYING TIMES
There are no qualifying times for this event.

START TIME
The Las Vegas International Marathon starts at 6am.

CUT-OFF TIMES
There are no cut-off times but the roads will be gradually reopened according to a 5-hour pace. Runners and walkers will be required to move to the road sides as they become subject to normal pedestrian laws.

RACE TIMING
The marathon will employ ChampionChip ("Chip") timing. If you already own a "Chip" bring it with you. Each runner not owning "Chip" will be provided with one. Event "Chips" will be removed in the finish area and exchanged for a finisher medal. Personal "Chips" will not be removed. In case you do not run or complete the race for any reason the event provided "Chip" must be returned to the organizers within 15 days.

RACE PACKETS
Packet pickup dates/locations: All participants must pick up their timing chip, bib, T-shirt, and goodie bag at the Quality of Life Expo at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on 30 November - 01 December. The Quality of Life Expo is free.

PACE SETTERS
There are no pace setters in the New Las Vegas Marathon. However, if you have completed a sub-3 hour or sub-4 hour Marathon in the previous 24 months, seeding is available.

AID STATIONS
Aid Stations: · 24 fully supported water stations located at each mile starting from mile 2, as well as at the start line and post-finish area . · Gatorade Sports Drink Stations at every odd number mile starting at mile 3. There are portable toilets at each aid station.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING
Runners warm ups and other light items may be deposited in specially designed containers at the start areas. Your items will be transported to the finish line. You will be provided with a large, plastic draw-string bag for this purpose. Backpacks or heavy items will not be transported.

TRANSPORT
Bus transportation to the start is provided and mandatory. Specific location details will be provided with the Runner Information Sheets in the runner packets. After finishing, runners will be shuttled back to the Luxor/Excalibur parking areas from the Sunset Park finish area.

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES
Long sleeve T-Shirts will be distributed at the race packet pickup. Medals will be awarded to all marathon finishers. A Commemorative results magazine and official certificate will also be mailed to all finishers.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The average low temperature (starting time) is 38°F (3°C). The average high temperature is 61°F (16°C). Average Humidity 25%. Winds 8.5mph (13.5kph) from the southwest (tailwind).

OTHER EVENTS
Half Marathon


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