Why Are All Those People Running Down The Las Vegas Strip At Night?

Running enthusiasts from all over the world are invading the famous Las Vegas Strip this weekend. It’s the 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 24^th and 25^th. As their website exclaims: “This isn’t just a race, it’s the ultimate running party in the entertainment capital of the world.”

At this time, online registration is closed for this weekend’s events. However, you can still register at the Health & Fitness Expo at Resorts World Las Vegas. You can visit the Expo today (February 22) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Then they’re open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Finally, on Saturday their hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On your mark, get set, go! Saturday evening’s 5k course will start in Downtown Las Vegas at 4^th Street and Bridger Avenue. The finish line will be the Fremont Street Experience under Slotzilla. You can see the course by clicking here. Following the race, participants can enjoy a big party at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Saturday night. There’ll be live DJ’s, entertainment, and games from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Then on Sunday, it’s the big 10k and Half Marathon races. They will take place simultaneously beginning at 4:30 p.m. Racers will start in front of New York – New York Hotel and Casino. Ultimately, the finish line will be in front of the Bellagio Resort and Casino. You can view the course on the famous Las Vegas Strip by clicking here.

As you might expect, there will be plenty of road closures and detours before, during, and after each race. Of course, downtown Las Vegas road closures on Saturday will occur between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. You can review specific closures and alternate route information by clicking here.

Then on Sunday, road closures and freeway ramp closures begin around 2:30 p.m. and may last to as late as 11 p.m. Furthermore, there is plenty of information regarding these closures, no parking zones, and alternative transportation routes. Click here for that event information. You can also click here for a road closure grid for Sunday’s events.

Even if you’re not a running enthusiast, it still sounds like a lot of fun. There’ll be plenty of entertainment along the Las Vegas Strip for this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Now, feel free to scroll down for more content which may interest you.

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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