2027 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon - Apr 3

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Race Information

Race2027 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon - Apr 3
CityLas Vegas
Date2027-04-03 at 06:00
Field Size~1,179 runners
Time Limit6 hours 33 min
Cutoff pace9:19/km
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Official SiteREVEL Race Series
RegistrationRegister

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature16.4°C / 62°F
Humidity29%
Wind23.5 km/h
Rain Chance6%
Typical ConditionsCool, dry high-desert morning — the 6 a.m. start sits at ~7,600 ft on Mt Charleston, where it runs roughly 25-30°F colder than the Las Vegas valley below

What to Prepare: You start cold in the pines (often low 40s to low 50s°F / ~5-11°C) and finish warmer near the valley floor, so dress in throwaway layers and gloves you can shed. Skies are typically clear and humidity low; the bigger demand here is the relentless downhill, not the temperature, so prepare your quads, not your wardrobe.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 23.5 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 11.4°C 16.1°C 22°C
Dew point -9.4°C -3.3°C 2.2°C
Wet-day chance: 6% Runnability: 86/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypePoint-to-point (downhill)
Elevation Gain52m
TerrainRoad / pavement, sustained downhill canyon grade
ProfileOne of the fastest marathons in the United States — a steep net-downhill point-to-point that descends roughly 5,000 ft (about a 5,098 ft net drop, from a ~7,600 ft start to a ~2,500 ft finish per findmymarathon) from the ponderosa-pine forests of Kyle Canyon on Mt Charleston down toward the Las Vegas valley. The bulk of the drop comes on a long, near-steady downgrade — REVEL describes it as a fast, smooth canyon road — so the course is built for chasing a Boston qualifier or a PR. The honest trade-off is that all that descent pounds the quads: pace control and downhill-specific training matter more here than aerobic fitness, and runners who blast the early miles often blow up late. It is USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying, with a strong (if year-to-year variable) BQ rate — about 38.7% of finishers qualified in 2025, with prior years in the 32-41% range, though a hot 2026 edition dropped sharply, a reminder that conditions and pacing decide the day.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon and what time does it start?

The 2027 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon is on Saturday, April 3, 2027, with a 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time start. Both the full and half marathons start at 6 a.m. at the top of Kyle Canyon on Mt Charleston, so plan for an early-morning shuttle from the Las Vegas finish-area parking up the mountain to the start line.

How much does the REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon drop in elevation?

It is a steep net-downhill point-to-point. The course drops roughly 5,000 feet overall — findmymarathon lists about a 5,098 ft net descent, from a start near 7,600 ft on Mt Charleston down to a finish around 2,500 ft near the Las Vegas valley. Most of that loss comes on a long, near-steady downgrade, which is exactly why it's one of the fastest marathons in the U.S.

Is REVEL Mt Charleston a good Boston-qualifying race?

Yes — it is one of the strongest downhill BQ races in the country. It is USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying, and roughly 38.7% of finishers qualified for Boston in 2025, with prior years generally in the 32-41% range. That said, the rate swings with conditions (a hot 2026 edition was much lower), so it rewards smart downhill pacing, not just showing up. Note that under the B.A.A.'s 2027-cycle downhill rule, a net drop this large (the 3,000-5,999 ft band) adds a +10:00 adjustment to your qualifying time, so you must finish 10 minutes under your Boston standard. Check your needed time with our Boston qualifying calculator.

How hard is the REVEL Mt Charleston course?

Aerobically it's easy to run fast, but the relentless downhill is the real difficulty. A sustained net drop of ~5,000 ft eccentrically loads the quads for over two hours, and runners who attack the early miles often cramp or fade badly in the final 10K. The smart approach is downhill-specific training beforehand and disciplined, even effort on race day — use our pace calculator to set realistic splits.

What should I wear for REVEL Mt Charleston?

Dress for a cold mountain start and a warmer finish. The 6 a.m. start sits near 7,600 ft and runs roughly 25-30°F colder than the valley, often in the low 40s to low 50s°F. Wear throwaway layers, gloves, and a mylar blanket you can shed as you descend into warmer air. Skies are usually clear and the air dry.

What is the time limit for the REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon?

The marathon has a 15:00-per-mile pace limit, which works out to a 6-hour-33-minute finish cap (all runners must finish by 12:33 p.m.). Runners who can't hold the required pace are picked up and shuttled to the finish. The half marathon has a more relaxed 30:00-per-mile (walking) limit.

How do I register for REVEL Mt Charleston and how much does it cost?

Register at runrevel.com. Entry is tiered by date — the full marathon opened around $149 and rises toward the high $170s as the race nears, so signing up early saves money. The field is capped, and popular spring editions can sell out, so don't wait until race week.

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