Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

( 106 reviews )
89% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Las Vegas,
    Nevada,
    United States
  • November
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon, 26.2 miles/Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jessica

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
9 36
2015
"Quite the Experience"
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Jessica 's thoughts:

First and foremost, the volunteers at the 2015 race deserve a huge shout-out. It was windy, chilly, and rained for a bit. It takes a lot of dedication to stand out there and help the runners out. So THANK YOU to anyone that volunteered!

Onward... The expo was solid with a fair amount of vendors. Smaller than Chicago but larger than you're hometown race. If you forgot something (or well packed for warmer weather) you'll be able to find the gear or supplies you need before the race. The expo was at the convention center which was pretty simple to get to. If you are staying on the strip there is a monorail stop right at the convention center. It also appeared there was ample parking.

I really liked the pre-race concert, especially given it was a big name (Kid Rock). It was pretty unique to be able to enjoy the concert before the run. I suppose most acts don't want to get up at 3am to perform. Certainly enjoyed the concert as I don't typically stick around after the race.

The course had it's ups and downs with scenery as a lot of races do. The first bit was running south off the Strip so there wasn't a lot to look at. The cool thing about this piece of the race was the photographer staged at the Welcome to Vegas sign. Running down the strip was so cool. I'd been doing it all week in the morning but the evening lights and taking over the street was an awesome experience. Once you get off the strip it gets a bit boring as you run down some older (or less reinvigorated) parts of Vegas and then through a bit of a neighborhood. Hitting downtown (old) Vegas was awesome. Again the lights just pumped me up and seeing this whole other part of Vegas that I didn't know about was neat (now I want to go back).

The finish line was well equipped with chocolate milk, beer, and other goodies. My two complaints on the finish line 1) the heat sheets were SOOOO far away and 2) the volunteer gave me the wrong medal. Unfortunately I didn't realize the medal snafu until I'd walked the mile past gear pick-up. When I went back to medal engraving (because once you left the shoot you couldn't get back in), the man in charge refused to let me switch unless I paid for the engraving. I thought that was a bit of poor customer service, but I wanted a medal for the race I completed so I sucked it up and paid the $20.

I'd certainly recommend this race to a fellow running if they register SUPER early or have the tour pass (I paid $170) because it was certainly a cool experience.

Oh and lesson for all runners - check your medal before you exit!!! :)

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