Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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.
The next REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 April 2027 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 180 m of climbing on a net downhill then mostly flat layout.
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 then mostly flat 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.
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.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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