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Mount Charleston Marathon and Half: current race status

Las Vegas, NV, United States of AmericaDate to be confirmed

This Mount Charleston Marathon and Half listing contains historical race instructions rather than a confirmed next edition. The separately branded REVEL Mt Charleston event is also listed among REVEL’s retired races; neither establishes a new 2027 marathon here.

Updated and verified Oct 14, 2026

The race at a glance

Route and elevation

This Mount Charleston Marathon and Half listing contains historical race instructions rather than a confirmed next edition. The separately branded REVEL Mt Charleston event is also listed among REVEL’s retired races; neither establishes a new 2027 marathon here.

  • The older RaceEntry description follows Kyle Canyon toward Thunderbird Family Park.
  • It describes compulsory bus access and a substantial downhill profile.
  • Those archived arrangements should not be treated as current entry instructions.

Race guide

Mount Charleston’s older listing does not confirm a new race

The mountain name is shared by more than one historical race listing. Match the organizer, event brand and edition before using a course map or purchasing an entry. A current race elsewhere in the REVEL series does not automatically revive either this older Mount Charleston event or the retired REVEL race.

The archived description promises a long descent and uses promotional language about speed. A downhill course still requires specific preparation and does not guarantee a faster time. If a new edition is announced, review its actual profile and introduce downhill exposure gradually rather than treating the descent as free speed.

The old bus times, pickup point and start-access rules are historical. Do not travel to Thunderbird Family Park expecting a race service based on this archive. Obtain the new participant guide, exact collection address and transport reservation requirements before making race-morning plans.

The same applies to the published aid spacing, road reopening and finish limit. A route described years ago may no longer have the same permissions or support, and an old registration platform page can remain online after an event stops operating. Ask the organizer to identify a current full-distance programme if you encounter a new offer. Until then, keep the next date unconfirmed and avoid calculating a taper from an assumed autumn or spring weekend. If you need a confirmed Nevada marathon, choose an event with a dated entry and current rules, then assess its terrain, support and travel requirements independently. Preserve this page as a status reference rather than interpreting its historical route as permission to run a supported event today.

Last-known race profile

DetailPrevious edition
LocationLas Vegas, NV, NV, United States of America
Published distance profileMarathon
Surfaceroad

These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.

Training plan and timing

The official date is not confirmed. Choose a plan that fits your current training and available time, then set the race date when the organiser confirms it.

Confirm the next race date with the organiser before choosing a training start date.

  1. StartDate pending
  2. Build20 weeks
  3. Taper3 weeks
  4. Race dayTo be confirmed

20-week plan option

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  • 24-week plan
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Need a printable plan? Download the Marathon training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

  • Start conservatively and use effort when terrain, wind, or crowding changes.
  • Rehearse the same pacing cues during key sessions.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: start schedule, expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

Start logistics

Confirm the exact distance day, start time and venue in the current participant guide.

Confirm waves, check-in, transport and access after the organizer publishes current instructions.

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FAQs

Is the next full-distance race confirmed?

This Mount Charleston Marathon and Half listing contains historical race instructions rather than a confirmed next edition. The separately branded REVEL Mt Charleston event is also listed among REVEL’s retired races; neither establishes a new 2027 marathon here.

Can I use the previous edition’s date for travel planning?

No. The next edition can move or be discontinued. Use an exact date announced by the organizer for this race and distance before booking non-refundable travel.

How should athletes train while the race date is pending?

Build repeatable general marathon training, then anchor the specific block after an exact date is published.

How many weeks until this race 2027?

The next exact race date is not confirmed in this guide. Check the linked organizer page before anchoring a countdown, taper or travel booking.

What changes preparation for this race?

This Mount Charleston Marathon and Half listing contains historical race instructions rather than a confirmed next edition. The separately branded REVEL Mt Charleston event is also listed among REVEL’s retired races; neither establishes a new 2027 marathon here.

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