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Saturday, 3 April 2027
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Point-to-point road
Elevation
Net downhill · 180 m gain
180 m climbing
Race profile
The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon draws approximately 1,707 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Las Vegas, United States. It is one of the fastest Boston-qualifier courses in the West thanks to a sustained net descent of roughly 5,000 feet. The net-downhill course drops from Mt. Charleston through mountain roads with sweeping views before descending toward the Las Vegas basin. The route is net downhill overall.
REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 1,707 finishers
Course & terrain
The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon is a net-downhill point-to-point road course popular with runners chasing fast times. Starts at high elevation near Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains and finishes in the Las Vegas valley. The net-downhill course drops from Mt. Charleston through mountain roads with sweeping views before descending toward the Las Vegas basin. Moderate terrain throughout.
The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon course is net downhill over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 180 metres of climbing and 220 metres of descent, with a net descent of 40 metres from start to finish.
Net downhill · 180 m gain — approx. 610 m above sea level
↑ 180 m · ↓ 220 m · net −40 m
Registration
REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon is typically held in April. Registration opens through https://www.runrevel.com/rmc and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
10 km / 6 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
