Red Rock Canyon Marathon, 1/2, and 5K

Red Rock Canyon Marathon, 1/2, and 5K is run in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, on January 23, 2027. The marathon (26.2 miles) starts at 6:45 a.m., the half marathon (13.1 miles) at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. All three follow a scenic paved road course near Red Rock Canyon that shows off the sandstone formations, desert vegetation and wildlife of the area, and the field covers every level from first timers to experienced marathoners.

Because the route stays on asphalt, road shoes and even pacing apply: run the opening miles by effort rather than chasing splits. Sixteen weeks with a weekly long run and a regular block at marathon pace is the standard preparation for the full, and the half is the sensible fallback if training has been patchy. The early start times leave the rest of the day free, which suits anyone traveling in for the weekend.