This an amazing race - I ran the 5k and the half marathon.

The 5k is good fun although not really an PB opportunity as there are a number of pinch points along the route. The start and finish in the festival grounds is excellent - plenty of space to wait and relax before/after and flushing toilets with no queues! At end of the race runners get a free beer, water and pretzels which we enjoyed listening to the band.

The half marathon started at the south end of the Strip with the headliner - Snoop Dog in 2016. Runners then join their corrals in waves however the corrals could have been more organised. The start is amazing with flames, music etc. The route then takes runners south on the Strip before running north again although the Strip taking in all the sights of the hotels. There is an off strip loop downtown which is quieter but then it’s back heading south to the finish line by the Mirage volcano. Overall an amazing run and unbeatable atmosphere. 

Worth noting: the water stations are cups (not bottles) and so you will probably want to carry your own water. The atmosphere is arid and so lose fluid easily irrespective of the temperature.