Deciding to walk/run in this year’s Las Vegas half marathon is a great feat to accomplish. So, don’t be shy and be sure to ask your friends and family for support on race day. You will want the encouragement of the crowd cheering you on. What will be better than seeing a friendly face in that crowd?! It will be a lot of fun for the spectators (and us) because this year the Las Vegas Marathon is being put on by Rock n’ Roll Marathons who will be organizing music stations on/near the marathon path.
Here are some tips to help guide your friends and family so they can make sure that they see you during the race.
Start/Finish Line:
This year’s race will be starting at Mandalay Bay. The start line is actually located on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the hotel casino. The race will also finish at Mandalay Bay in the parking lot at the south end of the property. So, for early or late risers this is a good spot to show their support!
Las Vegas Strip – Between Reno and Sahara:
This year’s course is set up so that spectators will be able to catch half marathon runners anywhere along the strip, not once, but twice! Your friends and family can pick their favorite spot on the strip and they will have the opportunity to see you heading northbound and then southbound when headed toward the finish line.
Las Vegas Strip – Southbound at Spring Mountain Road:
At this point in the race, the half marathon participants will have less than three miles remaining to the finish line! Less than half a mile north of this location there will be a band stage on the Desert Inn overpass. This is a great spot for spectators to catch some music while also showing their support on race day!
Also, be sure to tell your friends and family that Las Vegas Boulevard is CLOSED for the race. If they are coming from west to east or east to west they will need to find a parking spot on that particular side of the Strip. Parking will most likely be jammed so be sure your friends and family have a game plan in place before leaving the house!
The race is only one month away. Keep up the good work and be sure to share this blog with your friends and family!
Happy and Healthy Training,
Prudence
