Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas is an annual late-February road half marathon that takes place on the Las Vegas Strip, with runners navigating streets typically used by casinos, hotels, and night traffic. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event now focuses on the half marathon, though it originated as a full marathon that ran for over fifty years, making it one of the older marathon events in the United States. The course utilizes the Strip and sections of the Las Vegas Valley, having been modified multiple times due to changes in ownership and format. Initially, the race aimed to attract nationally and internationally competitive runners. However, for many years, the field consisted mainly of local and smaller groups, sometimes numbering only 100 to 200 participants. The Las Vegas Track Club sustained the event after its newspaper sponsorship concluded. Later, director Al Boka revitalized it with new courses, prize money for age groups, and the introduction of a half marathon. Following its integration into the Rock 'n' Roll series, the full marathon saw a decline in participation, while overall attendance increased.
