The New Las Vegas Marathon

The Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon
Final Race Instructions – Sunday, December 7, 2008 – Las Vegas, Nevada
Starting Times
Wheelchair & Hand Cycles: 5:55 a.m.*
Professional & Full Field: 6:05 a.m.*
*Times are subject to change
IMPORTANT
We strongly urge you to read this entire instruction brochure. It will assist you on race day regarding water stations, timing and
scoring, parking, and other vitally important aspects of your Marathon day.
The Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon will be timed using both your bib number and the SAI Timing Tracking. You must wear your
Bib on the front of your shirt and attach the SAI Timing Tracking to your shoe. If you do not wear both the Bib and SAI Timing Tracking,
your Las Vegas Marathon time will not be recorded properly.
Please make sure that your name, age, and sex are printed accurately on your bib.
THE LAS VEGAS MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON FEATURES:
START LINE
FINISH LINE
The Finish Line Festival:
Parking:
Las Vegas Blvd & Four Seasons Dr, enter via Russell Road
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Lot
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Lot
Various Lots near Mandalay Bay Convention Center (see
enclosed)
ARRIVE EARLY --- ARRIVE EARLY --- ARRIVE EARLY
(Anticipate crowded streets & parking lots)
RUNNERS BIB / T-SHIRT / GOODIE BAG
To claim your Bib, SAI Timing Tracking, T-shirt, and Goodie Bag you must bring your confirmation card and valid identification to the
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Quality of Life Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside C, December 5 & December 6 . THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE
WHERE YOU CAN CLAIM YOUR BIB, SAI TIMING TRACKING, T-SHIRT & GOODIE BAG.
YOUR RACE BIB
You must complete the medical information printed on the reverse side using waterproof ink. Do not allow anyone else to run with
your bib. If somebody else uses your bib, both you and the party running with your bib will be disqualified. Do not cut or fold your bib in
any way.
SAI TIMING TRACKING
The SAI Timing Tracking is the electronic tracking system for all participants in the 2008 Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon. All runners
must wear it attached to their shoe to receive a finisher's medal, results, etc. The SAI Timing Tracking identifies all runners to race officials
at selected checkpoints on the marathon course. All runners are monitored along the course and will be able to receive their exact start
and finish times, and course splits. The SAI Timing Tracking device is disposable so you can keep it.
QUALITY OF LIFE EXPO
The Nissan Quality of Life Expo is held at Bayside C at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The Expo runs Friday, December 5th ,11:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking is free. All Marathon participants must go to the Expo to
claim their T-shirt, SAI Timing Tracking, Bib, and Goodie Bag. There is NO race day registration or picking up of runner materials, i.e. bibs,
SAI Timing Tracking, t-shirts, etc.
BEFORE THE RACE --- ARRIVE EARLY, ARRIVE EARLY, ARRIVE EARLY!
Anticipate traffic congestion and crowded parking lots. ARRIVE EARLY. Parking is available in numerous lots in and around the
Mandalay Bay Convention Center (see enclosed directions). Make sure to note which parking lot you park in on race day. Toilet facilities
will be available in the parking lot at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Family Reunion Area
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Lot.
Sweat Storage
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Lot. Please bring a small sturdy bag with your name
and bib # attached. Do not put anything valuable or fragile in your bag, as The Las Vegas
Marathon is not liable for its loss or damage.
Routes to Parking:
Northbound I-15 (driving from the south and heading north—from CA to Las Vegas) to Mandalay Bay, Luxor and
Excalibur Parking Garages:
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Exit I-15 at Exit #36, Russell Road/Frank Sinatra Drive
Keep to the right—driving on Frank Sinatra Drive
Mandalay Bay parking garage will appear on the right hand side
There are two entrances on this side (west), enter to find parking
OR, if you pass the parking garage, take an immediate right hand turn on the next street in order to enter the
Mandalay Bay parking garage from the north
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OR, if you continue heading north on Frank Sinatra Drive (past the 1 right turn) you may turn right again (the 2
right turn) and from this street you may enter the parking garages of the Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur
depending upon whether you turn right or left after turn off of Frank Sinatra Drive
Southbound I-15 (driving from the north and heading south—from Salt Lake City, UT to Las Vegas) to Mandalay
Bay, Luxor and Excalibur Parking Garages:
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Exit I-15 at Tropicana, Exit #37
Take East Tropicana Avenue
After turning onto Tropicana, keep in the far right hand lane
Make the first available right hand turn into the Excalibur parking lot (before reaching Las Vegas Blvd.)
After entering the Excalibur parking lot follow the primary path by turning right and then left through the parking lot
After taking a left in the parking lot you will find the Excalibur parking garage on your right-hand side
By continuing straight ahead, you will come to a stop sign
Go straight through the stop sign and you will come upon the Luxor and Mandalay Bay parking garages, both of
which will be on your right-hand side
PARKING
The Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon has secured various parking lots that total approximately 11,505 spots. Listed
below are lots that are open on race day.
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Mandalay Bay = 3,750
Excalibur = 4,750
Luxor = 3,005
THE START
There will be three starting corrals for the race. One for the Elites & wheelchairs, one for the sub 4 hour runners who have prequalified, and the primary corral for runners and walkers is located at Russell Road and Las Vegas Blvd. Please situate yourself in the
start area according to your anticipated minute pace per mile, i.e. ten minute miles. This system is for your safety and the safety of
other participants. Pre-race Water and Gatorade will be available at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Parking Lot. Toilets will
also be situated in and around this area. No public access will be allowed into the start line.
THE RACE
Pursuant to rules dictated by USA Track & Field, anyone attempting to participate in the Marathon using bicycles, strollers,
skateboards, inline skates or roller skates will be disqualified. Any competitor who has been found, by the referee, to have gained an
unfair advantage by receiving assistance or by intentionally shortening the route of the race (“cutting the course”) shall be immediately
disqualified.
University of Nevada School of Medicine will have a medical station at the Finish Line and Family Reunion areas. Amateur radio
personnel (HAMS) will be stationed at every mile. Water stations will be stationed at every mile beginning with mile 2. Gatorade
stations will be located at every odd numbered mile, beginning at Mile 3. Race clocks and split time callers will be located at all mile
marks. Gel Zones will be located at mile 19 on the Marathon course, and mile 9 on the Half-Marathon course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Marathon & Half-Marathon course will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. The streets that comprise the course will be
closed and cross traffic will be prohibited and strictly enforced. If you maintain a 13:44-minute per mile pace, you will complete the race
in 6 hours and all streets will be closed. For slower participants, be aware that water and medical stations will close down at a 13:44minute per mile pace, and the course will be re-opened to vehicular traffic. At this point, runners who wish to continue must leave the
roadway, run on the sidewalk and assume the role of a pedestrian obeying all traffic laws and signals. Sufficient finish line personnel
will remain on duty until 2:00 p.m. to record times for slower runners, and to provide medical assistance and refreshments.
DOWNED AND DROPPED RUNNERS
If you need to drop out, please report to the nearest water station or amateur radio operator (HAM) so that your name and bib number
can be recorded and transmitted back to the Family Reunion area. Shuttle vans will pickup runners who are unable to complete the
Marathon starting at the Mile 7 water station and continuing through mile 23.
WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES
The Wheelchair Division is governed by the rules and regulations of the National Wheelchair Athletic Association (NWAA). Please
ensure that both your wheelchair, and the manner in which you operate it, are in compliance with these regulations. Be alert for the
lead runner convoy as it approaches from the rear and pay attention to the instructions that are given. Failure to do so may subject
racers to disqualification. Guard against illegal pacing and other infractions that might warrant disqualification. We will provide each
participant with two bibs, a helmet number, and a SAI Timing Tracking. One bib must be affixed to the front of your body so it can be
read easily, the second bib to the back of your chair, and the helmet number on your helmet. The SAI Timing Tracking should be
affixed securely underneath the strut bar and secured with a zip tie. We strongly advise that you wear an ANSI or Snell approved
helmet when competing.
RACEWALKERS
The racewalkers division is governed by the rules and regulations of USA Track & Field. The racewalking division will start with the
runner / walker division. There will be no racewalking officials on the course this year.
THE FINISH
Runners should use all lanes leading into the finish. The Finish Line is located in the Parking Lot at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Access to the Finish Line is restricted to runners and race officials only! Families and friends should be directed to meet you in the
Family Reunion Area. Marathonfoto.com will be taking finish line photos of all participants. All Las Vegas Marathon & Half-Marathon
runners who finish will receive a commemorative finisher's medallion after crossing the finish line. Refreshments will be available to all
runners immediately following the finisher's chutes and the medals presentation area. University of Nevada School of Medicine will
provide medical services at the finish line. Please remind your family and friends that the finish line is not accessible to the general
public. Plan to meet them at the Family Reunion Area.
The Post-race massage area is immediately the medical tent. Take up our offer of a post race massage to help revitalize your muscles.
THE FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
The Finish Line Festival will be located in the Parking Lot at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Downed or dropped runner information
will be available in the Family Reunion area. There will be Medical services available in the Family Reunion Area. There will be vendor
booths, refreshments and entertainment also in the Finish Line Festival Area.
THE LAS VEGAS MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON
We would like to give a special Thanks to our sponsors.
"D" Race Timing Tag
Instructions
Step 2
Step 1
Separate shoe tag
from directions by
folding at perf and
tearing apart
Remove shoe tag and
directions from bib
Step 3
Step 4
Crease tag on
fold lines
Step 5
Insert under lace
face down
Step 6
Remove adhesive tab
(located on backside
of marked black area)
Step 7
Attach adhesive tab
to non-adhesive tab
Step 8
Press together firmly
forming a “D” shape
Position tag number
side up