The Original Las Vegas Marathon FAQ
If I want to call you how do I reach you?
Steffen Schneider - Local Director 702-245-4090 /steffen@sschneideragency.com
Bill Escobar Race Director 805-258-3779 or bill@elitesportsca.com
If I am not running can I participate by being a volunteer?
YES...Volunteers are greatly appreciated and needed! Please visit the Volunteer Info link on this site to get all the information needed on being a volunteer. Students please bring any volunteer hours verification forms you may have from your school.
Will there be port-o-potties along the course?
Yes: Porta Potties will be on the course about every 1.5 miles. Usually at or near the water stations. Porta a potties are usually one per 150 people according to the experts. We always have one unit per 75 people at the start area. Please get it done early to avoid the lines.
Water station locations?
Water stations are approx. 1.5 miles apart along the course: Printable Course Map with water station locations Water and Gatorade only at all water stations. Please Note: This is a "cup-less" event and we do NOT provide disposable cups. See front page for more info. Water stations are self serve foot peddle system as show on this video: Cup-less Water Station Video
Can I walk the course?
Yes: You have 7 hours to finish the Marathon race, that’s about 15 minutes plus per mile. Sooo... walkers are welcome, stroller moms, and walking clubs.
Is the course accurately measured and marked?
Yes: This is a certified USAFT course and a Boston Qualifier. Feel free to check it out on your own watch if you have time prior to the race. There will be mile markers on the course and volunteers at all major turns and water stations.
What, where, and when is Packet pickup?
Location:
The Starting Line - Look for the Giant Elvis
Overflow parking lot behind the M Resort Spa and Casino
The M Resort Spa and Casino
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Henderson, NV 89044
This is where you pick up your race timing chip, race bib #, and race day t-shirt, ask your pre- race questions, check out the course map.
This will be your last chance to register for this race,
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
Can I register for the race at the packet pick-up location?
YES...You can register for the race at the packet pick-up there are NO Discounts Package pickup and we only accept cash or credit cards, NO CHECKS. You can also register on line or by sending in the registration form. On line registration closes Saturday night.
Starting Line Location?
Overflow parking lot behind the M Resort Spa and Casino
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Henderson, NV 89044
Parking? ... Where do we park on race day?
The Starting Line - Look for the Giant Elvis
Overflow parking lot behind the M Resort Spa and Casino
The M Resort Spa and Casino
12300 Las Vegas Blvd S
Henderson, NV 89044
Can I pick up my race packet on race day?
YES...you can pick up your race packet on race day at the starting line, but we advise you to come early!! There may be hundreds of people doing the same and it may take a little time. We advise you to go to the packet pick-up before race day instead.
Can I pick up someone else's race items if they cannot make it ?
YES...you can pick up a friend or relatives items bring a note from them signed by them that you are picking up their number.
Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Yes... Just send us an e-mail to bill@elitesportsca.com and we will workout the details. DO NOT give your number to anyone else and let them run in your place, they will be disqualified.
Will there be awards given out to the race winners?
YES...Awards will be given out as follows
Top 3 overall M/F in each race - Special Overall Medals
Top 3 each age group M/F - ALL RACE DISTANCES
See age group chart below
Ages: 0 -9 / 10-12 / 13-15 / 16–18 / 19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70-74 / 75-79 / 80+
When will results be posted?
Preliminary results will be streaming live on this site on race day on this site.
Is there a refund policy for this race?
Sorry, but no...there are no refunds! But you can defer your entry to another one of our races in the future. Checkout our main website at www.EliteSportsCA.com If you choose a race with a higher entry fee, you will be required to pay the difference. When you choose another race you would like to do just email us and we will get you set for that race.
I don’t know the course. Should I just follow someone?
NO: All athletes are required to know the entire course prior to stepping onto the starting line. Please study the race course map on this site, and maybe bike ride the course if you have time prior to race day. Most of this course is on a bike path.
