Las Vegas Marathon

Las Vegas Marathon 2027 Course Analysis

Las Vegas Marathon is a full marathon held in Las Vegas, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 10 January 2027. The course is run on mixed surface with 49m of total climbing and around 1625m of descent (a net drop of roughly 1576m), with its high point near 2333m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Las Vegas Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 1576m more than it climbs (49m of ascent against about 1625m of descent), dropping from a high point near 2333m toward 735m above sea level. Point-to-point downhill courses like this are among the fastest available for a personal best or a Boston qualifier - just be aware that sustained descending fatigues the quads late in the race, so ease off early and do some downhill running in training.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for January, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 17°C and 30°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Mixed

Las Vegas Marathon features a mixed-surface course, combining sections of road with unpaved terrain such as gravel paths, parkland, or boardwalks. Mixed courses add variety but also introduce some unpredictability in footing. Expect slightly slower times than on a pure road course, and road-trail hybrid shoes may be the best footwear option.

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