How do I register for the Las Vegas Marathon?

Registration is open at vegasmarathon.com/register. There is no lottery; you can sign up until the race fills or through race day. Entry fees increase as the race date gets closer, so registering early gets you the best price.

Is the Las Vegas Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes, it is a Boston qualifier. The flat loop course and cool January conditions make it a reasonable course to chase a qualifying time.

What is the time limit for the Las Vegas Marathon?

The time limit is approximately 6 hours and 33 minutes, giving a wide window for runners of most abilities to finish.

What is the weather like on race day?

Expect cool, dry desert conditions in January. Temperatures typically range from around 39°F at the start to a high near 59°F. Low humidity and generally clear skies make for comfortable running conditions.

What is the elevation profile like?

The course is a loop with zero net elevation change, meaning it is essentially flat from start to finish. There are no significant climbs or descents to plan around, which keeps pacing straightforward.

How much does it cost to enter?

As of late April 2026, marathon entry is priced at $169. Pricing increases on a rolling schedule as the January race date approaches, so registering earlier saves money.

Sun, Jan 10 · 2027Las Vegas, NVSince 1967

Las Vegas Marathon

Las Vegas trades its nightlife for race-day quiet in January, giving you cool dry air and a flat loop course built for fast running. The city looks different at race pace.

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LAS VEGAS · US

Las Vegas

SUN, JAN 10

2027

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Race Overview

EST. 1967

Las Vegas in January is not what you picture. The casinos are still lit up, but the streets are quiet, the air is crisp, and the course is flat. You start early and run a loop through the city while most of the town is still asleep. It is a genuinely fast setup. Cool, dry desert air in the high 30s at the gun warming into the upper 50s by the time you finish. No real hills to speak of. If you have been training for a PR, this course gives you a shot at it.

The loop format means you will see stretches of Las Vegas you do not normally cover on foot, and the low humidity keeps things comfortable even if your pace slips. This is an open-registration race, so getting in is easy: sign up, pay the entry fee, and show up. Pricing goes up as race day gets closer, so register early and save a little. January can bring wind across the exposed parts of the valley, so check the forecast the week before and dress in layers you can ditch. Go out patient and let the flat course work for you.

Field size

~1.7k

1,703 finishers

BQ rate

10%

Above national average

Time limit

6:33

Standard cutoff

Entry

Open

First-come registration

Course records

Men

2:25:02

JJ Santana

2024

Women

2:45:09

Ashley Paulson

2024

The Course

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Course shape

Loop

Start and finish in one place

The Las Vegas Marathon runs a loop course with zero net elevation change, which is about as PR-friendly a profile as you will find. January conditions reinforce that: average highs in the upper 50s and dry desert air keep overheating off the table. The flat character means no meaningful climb to manage and no long descent to trash your quads, so pacing is straightforward from the gun. Without significant elevation data on record, runners should treat the course as consistently runnable throughout. The main variable is wind off the valley floor, which can shift on exposed stretches. Go out controlled and bank on the back half.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median

Low

39°F

High

59°F

30°MARATHON-IDEAL 45–60°80°

What to expect

January in Las Vegas means a cold start. You'll want throwaway layers for the corral because low-40s at gun time is real, and standing around makes it feel colder. Once you're moving you'll warm up, and by the later miles a high around 60 is comfortable running weather. It's one of the drier, calmer race environments you'll find in winter, so conditions usually work in your favor if you dress smart at the start.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration available at vegasmarathon.com/register. Current pricing $169 for marathon (as of April 28, 2026 pricing window). Pricing increases as race date approaches.

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Logistics

For runners travelling in

Closest airport

LAS

6 mi

from the start

≈ 10 min transferOn the doorstep

What to expect

Most travelling runners fly into LAS, about 6 miles from the start, right on the doorstep by rideshare or transit, roughly a 10-minute trip. Stay close to the start in Las Vegas, NV so you're not fighting race-morning closures and transit on tired legs. Arrive a day early to clear the expo and bib pickup, and build in buffer for gear-check and corral entry.

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