Know before you go

• The Strip closes to cars for the evening race: a rare chance to walk the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard.

Airport to The Las Vegas Strip, closed to traffic at night

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Public transport directions to The Las Vegas Strip, closed to traffic at night

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The LINQ Hotel
• Mid-range: Park MGM
• Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas

Links search the nights from 25 February to 1 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 26 to 28 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
• Adventuredome at Circus Circus.
• Springs Preserve.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars and clubs on the Strip.
• Fremont East bars.

Ten tours worth booking for Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lotus of Siam Northern Thai, off-Strip
• Bacchanal Buffet Caesars Palace buffet
• Raku Japanese robata in Chinatown
• In-N-Out Burger Next to the LINQ
• Eataly At Park MGM
• Esther's Kitchen Italian in the Arts District

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Neon Museum.
• Mob Museum.
• AREA15 and Meow Wolf.

Getting around on event days

• The Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip; the Deuce bus runs 24 hours.
• Walking the Strip takes longer than it looks: resorts are huge.

Day trips from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam: 45 minutes
• Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
• Grand Canyon West: 2.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 26 to 28 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to The Las Vegas Strip, closed to traffic at night?

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

What else can we do around Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon?

Good short outings in Las Vegas include Grand Canyon helicopter flight, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Grand Canyon West with Skywalk, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

How far is The Las Vegas Strip, closed to traffic at night from Las Vegas centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

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