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Running in Vegas

Azercord
Azercord Posts: 573 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I'm going to be in Vegas for work at the end of this month (horrible I know) and while I'm fully prepared to put in all the miles I need on a treadmill I would like to avoid some of it if I can. That being said does anyone know of good running spots in Vegas or even groups that I could get in contact with? Not looking for anything big but not running around the strip or on a treadmill would be preferred.

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  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    Yeah I'm always cautious of those without knowing of a personal experience. The group looks healthy enough maybe I'll just drop them a line and see what happens.
  • vs_shine
    vs_shine Posts: 1,314 Member
    hi @azercord .

    I don't have any advice regarding running groups.

    But...

    I was in Las Vegas for a vacation in July. I really wanted to take part in a run while I was there, but none were hosted so I just jogged alone on the strip and it was really nice.

    I would leave from my hotel room at MGM at 6am, went north on Las Vegas Blvd, turned around at Circus Circus, and head back. About a 6 mile jog.
    It was lovely and cool in the early mornings. I had the strip all to myself as most people were still sleeping. It was so nice to look at the big buildings and navigate the walkways and over walkways.
    I carried mace with me(as usual) and I had no trouble. Saw a few police officers on bikes. Waved. and continued.
    It was nice to be alone in the streets that are usually super busy. It was 111 degrees by 9am so I was always sure to be back in the hotel by then.



    I did find some runs you may be interested in:

    Twilight Re-Run - September 17, 2016
    http://calicoracing.com/events/twilight-lasvegas/#course

    2016 Run Walk Roll Against Bullying 5k Fun Run. - September 24th
    http://www.nvpep.org/bullying.html

    St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer - September 24th
    http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Walk/Walk?pg=entry&fr_id=57368

  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    @vs_shine I didn't realize the strip would be dead at that time, I might just have to do that since it will be before the conference starts each day, I'm sure I can map out a few running paths that way.
  • vs_shine
    vs_shine Posts: 1,314 Member
    @azercord yeah, It's before most of the businesses open. Some people are out having breakfast, but it's mostly dead.

    I did see some other joggers (maybe 6) , so if you wanted you could stop one of the joggers and have a convo :-) make a friend and find a group that way. Maybe.

    Enjoy the city while you are there :-)

    I had breakfast at Bouchon and I cried over the Oeufs Benedict. Heavenly.

    http://www.venetian.com/restaurants/french/bouchon.html#menus

    If you're interested. lol
  • Azercord
    Azercord Posts: 573 Member
    Work is buying, I'm interested :smiley: thank you for the recommendation
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