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Red Rock Canyon Marathon

Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, January 23, 2027


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Course Description
PRs will be hard to come by on the scenic and challenging Red Rock Canyon Marathon course outside Las Vegas.

The marathon course starts at the exit of the paved scenic drive at roughly 3800' elevation. Runners will run against traffic making a left hand turn down a short out and back section on Oak Creek dirt road (total 0.7 mile). Rejoining the scenic drive just after mile 1, runners will continue running against traffic and gradually climbing to the summit overlook at 4771' by mile 8.6.

Descending off the overlook runners proceed down the next 4 mile downhill, run up to the Visitors Center (elevation 3740'), make one complete loop around the Visitors' Center the rejoin the scenic drive.

Runners climb back up to the summit overlook at mile 18.4. The course continues over downhill, flat and rolling terrain where you can pick up the pace to the finish line back where you started at the EXIT of the scenic drive.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, January 23, 2027
2026: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)
Average High: 67°F (19°C)
Average Low: 45° F (7°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 90.81
Course Score: 90.81

Race Size

2026: 63 Finishers
2025: 96 Finishers
2024: 122 Finishers
2023: 97 Finishers
2022: 73 Finishers
2021: 44 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 57°F  (14°C)
Low: 35°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

37°F  (3°C)
Humidity: 49%

Clear
NNW 6 mph

PR Score

90.81

Course Score

90.81






Red Rock Canyon Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Red Rock Canyon Marathon was the 379th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 330th largest marathon in the U.S..

The Red Rock Canyon Marathon has a Course Score of 90.81, ranking it as the 454th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 7th fastest marathon course in Nevada.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Red Rock Canyon Marathon a PR Score of 90.81. The PR Score ranks the Red Rock Canyon Marathon as the 451st best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 7th best marathon for a PR in Nevada.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Red Rock Canyon Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Nevada for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Red Rock Canyon Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed454th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 7th fastest marathon course in Nevada
Top 99% Nationally#7 of 7 in Nevada
PR Potential451st best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 7th best marathon for a PR in Nevada
Top 98% Nationally#7 of 7 in Nevada
Race Size379th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd largest marathon in Nevada
Based on 2025 results
Top 64% Nationally#3 of 9 in Nevada

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Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 4797 feet (1462m)
Min Elevation: 3690 feet (1125m)


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