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Great addition to my medal collection.
—Bill Beardall
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REVEL Mt Charleston Race InformationQuick Info
Runner PerksIn addition to offering a fully-supported run down an incredibly beautiful canyon and getting the best PR opportunity you may ever have, we strive to make REVEL Mt Charleston even more memorable with the additional perks listed below. Free Photos & Personalized VideosThere will be photographers at multiple locations along the course to take pictures of your race experience. Be sure to smile big, make a tough face, or strike a pose for the cameras as you go by. Please make sure your bib is visible as well. Photographers will also be at the finish to capture your sprint across the line and take your photos in front of our backdrops. All race photos will be provided for free. We will also use photos you select to create a personalized highlight video for you. It is crazy to pay $50 to $100 for a single image download like you may have experienced before. Your memories are on us! Your photos will be made available shortly after the race along with your results on the results page. You will receive a link via email a few weeks after the event to select the photos for your video. Check out the following personalized video sample: 
MedalsMedals are provided to all participants as you cross the finish line. Our race medals are not your run-of-the-mill awards. We award huge, high-quality medals that are equal to your effort. These are certain to win a place at the top of your medal collection. The images below are the 2016, 2017, and 2018 REVEL Mt Charleston finisher medals. 
  ShirtsEvery participant will receive a high-quality, gender-specific race shirt. We guarantee that this will be a shirt you'll want to keep, and maybe purchase an extra or two. During registration you can select between a long sleeve and short sleeve shirt. Select the size of shirt you want, but don't sweat it if you're not sure about sizing. You can try it on at the expo, and if it doesn't fit you can exchange it for a better size, subject to availability. We don't want you to be stuck with a shirt that doesn't fit! SwagREVEL swag and sponsor swag will be available for pick-up at the expo. In addition to other items, all runners will receive a pair of gloves and a mylar blanket to be used in case of cold weather. Iced towels will be given to all runners as they cross the finish line. Finish Line FestivitiesOnce you cross the finish line, stick around and enjoy the exciting atmosphere at the finish. Runners will be greeted with some great food as you celebrate your achievement with friends and family. Check out the vendor booths, get a photo in front of our beautiful backdrops, give a hand to the rest of the runners coming in, and attend the awards ceremonies to congratulate the winners. Transfer, Withdrawal & Deferral PolicyWe understand that things come up, which is why we try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible. We allow runners to transfer between distances (half to full or full to half), transfer their entry to another individual, defer to another event, defer to next year and even withdraw from the race if their plans change. Visit our withdrawal, transfer & deferral page for more details. TravelRental Cars
AirportIf you are traveling to REVEL Mt Charleston, the closest airport is Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran International Airport) in Las Vegas. Harry Reid International Airport is just 18 miles from the finish line and a stone's throw away from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Partnering Hotels
We have partnered with several hotels in the area to provide our runners with the best rates and additional amenities to make your travel experience great!
*If you are staying at Tuscany Suites, The Platinum Hotel, or any other hotel near the strip and wish to take the Roundtrip Shuttle you MUST pre-purchase a ticket. Otherwise you will need to find your own transportation to the free shuttling area near the finish line. ExpoThe expo & packet pickup will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10:00AM - 5:00PM at the Expo at World Market Center, North Hall . REVEL's Online Coach, Paul Carmona will speak at 10:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM at the Expo & Packet Pick-Up. A photo ID is required to pick up your race bag. We will allow individuals to pick up someone else's bag, but will require a digital or hardcopy of the person's ID and a written note authorizing them to do so. If you will be arriving in town after the expo is closed or are otherwise unable to attend the expo, you may elect to pick up your packet and bag on race morning for an additional fee. This option may be selected during registration. Parking & BusingREVEL Mt Charleston is a point-to-point course, and as such we will bus you from the finish line to the start line. The cost of busing is included in your entry fees. You do not need to reserve a spot on the bus, as your bib is your ticket to ride. ALL PARTICIPANTS must take a bus to the start lines (you may not park at or be dropped off at the start lines). Full Marathon buses will load and depart from 3:15 - 4:15AM. Half Marathon buses will load and depart from 3:45-4:45 AM. Please make sure that you are on time and that you get on the right bus! For additional details on the parking layout and address, refer to the Parking and Busing/Finish Area Map below. A new option for people staying on the Las Vegas Strip is to purchase a bus ticket that picks up on the Strip and takes you directly to the start line. A return bus will depart every 30 minutes from the finish line to take you back to the Strip. Purchase your ticket here. 
Drop BagsYou will receive a race bag when you pick up your packet at the expo. This bag is for you to take to the starting areas. A number that matches your race bib will be put on the outside of your race bag. This is to identify your bag at the finish area after the race, and you will need your bib to prove ownership of your bag when you pick it up. Please carry any belongings to the starting area in this bag, as opposed to any other personal bags, which cannot be identified by your race number. Bags must be placed in the bag trucks at the starting areas at least 15 minutes prior to the race start. Start & Finish AreasStart AreasThe Half Marathon will begin approximately 8 miles up Kyle Canyon near the Twilight Zone recreation area, and the Full Marathon will begin at the very top of Kyle Canyon near the Mt Charleston Lodge. Porta-potties, water, Nuun, basic first aid items, and last-minute instructions will be provided at the starting areas. While we will provide gloves and mylar blankets, we highly recommend that you come prepared for cold temperatures at the start line by layering and then shedding your layers to put in your drop bag just before the race begins. Finish AreaThe finish line is located at the Viper Lacross Fields Family Sports Complex in Las Vegas. The finisher's area will be packed with food, massage, vendor booths, and more. For a closer look at the finish area layout, refer to the "Parking and Busing/Finish Area Map" under the Parking & Busing section above. Timing & BibsTimingThe races will be chip-timed using timing tags adhered to the back of your bib. Your time will begin when you cross the starting line, not at the start gun, and will stop when you cross the finish line. Overall prize winners (top 3 in each race) will be determined by gun time, not chip time. Please do not tamper with the timing chips, as they cannot be replaced once linked to your bib number. BibsBecause the timing tag is adhered to the back of your race bib, it is important that you do not cover your bib with clothing or other objects that may interfere with the tag reader when you are crossing the start and finish lines. Furthermore, in order to ensure that race volunteers, officials, and photographers can properly identify you, you must wear your bib on the front of your person in an unobstructed position. If the photographers along the course cannot see your bib number, we will have no way to get your photos to you. Aid StationsAid stations will be located approximately every two miles along the courses. All aid stations will be supplied with Nuun Endurance Lemon Lime electrolyte drink, water, porta-potties, and basic first aid supplies. Additionally, various aid stations will be supplied with doTERRA Deep Blue,GU Energy Gels in TriBerry, Salted Caramel, and Lemon Sublime (non-caffeinated), fruit, and medical personnel. 
Medical AssistanceEach aid station will be supplied with a first-aid kit that will include items such as bandages, moleskin, vaseline, anti-inflammatories, etc. If you are in need of any of these items, simply stop and ask the volunteers at the aid station and they will be able to help you. In addition to the first-aid kits, various aid stations will be staffed by medical volunteers and equipped with a medical tent and cots. See the Aid Stations section for more details. Multiple sag wagons and ambulances will be roaming the course as well to respond to any emergencies and transport runners who cannot continue to the finish line. A full-service medical tent will also be at the finish line. Pacing & Time LimitsTime LimitsBecause the roads used for the race must be re-opened for normal traffic patterns, we are required to set course time limits that must be strictly adhered to. The course time limit for the full marathon is based on a 15:00 minute per mile pace, which is a light jog. This equates to a 6:33 marathon. The time limit for the half marathon is based on a 30:00 minute per mile pace, which is a leisurely walking pace. This equates to a 6:30 half marathon. Both races start at 6:00 AM, and participants will need to finish by 12:33 PM. Those who are unable to maintain the required pace must consent to be picked up by an escort vehicle and escorted to the finish venue, where they will still be allowed to receive a medal. Based on the USATF certification standards the course is measured on tangents or SPR-Shortest Possible Route. Therefore if you run on the inside or outside line the entire length of the race your GPS may reflect a distance slightly greater than 13.1 or 26.2. PacersPacers will be running both the marathon and half marathon to lead everyone to a fast time. The full marathon will include pacers at various Boston-qualifying paces, including:
The half marathon will include pacers at the following paces:
WeatherAlthough we cannot predict the weather, we can provide some historical weather averages for the area on the date of the race:
Please remember that these are average temperatures for Las Vegas, NV, and that temperatures will be considerably cooler in the morning at the start lines. Average temperatures on Mt Charleston can be between 25 and 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas temperatures. While we will provide gloves and mylar blankets, we highly recommend that you come prepared for cold temperatures at the start line by layering and then shedding your layers to put in your drop bag just before the race begins. Spectator LocationsBecause of special traffic patterns in Kyle Canyon, spectators will not be allowed on Kyle Canyon Rd (the first 21 miles of the marathon and the first 8 miles of the half marathon). We suggest that spectators stake out an area at or near the finish venue to cheer on their runners. There is no parking at the Finish Line. Everyone (including spectators) must park at the designated race parking lots and take the free shuttle to the finish line. Results & AwardsAge DivisionsAge divisions include the following:
ResultsRace times will be available shortly after you cross the line at the race, and will also be posted online as soon as possible after the race. AwardsAll runners completing the race will receive one of our famous finisher's medals as they cross the finish line. Age division (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) and overall awards will be given as well. Additional awards for men and women will be given to the top 3 overall finishers in each race. |
