Nevada · 5K · 1-Mile
Vegas Strong 5K
Vegas Strong 5K is a 5K and 1-Mile event held in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- North Las Vegas, NV
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- North Las Vegas, Nevada
- Distances
- 5K, 1-Mile
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (Craig Ranch Regional Park)
- Official website
- runguides.com
About the Vegas Strong 5K
A community memorial 5K and 1-mile at Craig Ranch Regional Park honoring those affected by the October 1, 2017 Route 91 tragedy, drawing large local turnout each fall.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Major community memorial run; net proceeds benefit the Las Vegas Victims' Fund
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-24] Official 2026 event relocated from Craig Ranch Regional Park (North Las Vegas) to Downtown Las Vegas (Llama Lot, 900 E Fremont St, start/finish near 9th & Fremont), per organizer site jusrun.com/vegas-strong/. City/venue fields in this row reflect the historical Craig Ranch location; course/logistics rows reflect the current Downtown venue.
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Vegas Strong 5K: common questions
- When is the Vegas Strong 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where is the Vegas Strong 5K held?
- In North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- What distances does the Vegas Strong 5K offer?
- 5K and 1-Mile.
- How many people run the Vegas Strong 5K?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Vegas Strong 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runguides.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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