2026 World Championship Event 2026 — Las Vegas, NV
Date
October 19, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Venue
1 Main Street
Start Time
7:00 AM
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00
Events
Individual Category Qualifying Run #1: MONDAY, Individual Category Qualifying Run #2: MONDAY, Individual Category Qualifying Run #1: TUESDAY, Individual Category Qualifying Run #2: TUESDAY, Individual Category Qualifying Run #1: WEDNESDAY, Individual Category Qualifying Run #2: WEDNESDAY
The 2026 World Championship Event starts at 7:00 AM, so plan to arrive in Las Vegas with enough time to pick up your bib and get to the venue at 1 Main Street before first light. Entry is $75.00. This championship running event takes place on October 19, 2026, during Las Vegas's cooler fall season. Early morning starts are standard for competitive events, and with the venue located downtown, you'll want to factor in parking and navigation through the city. Arrive the day before if you're flying in to handle logistics without stress and get acclimated to the elevation and local conditions before the race.
From the Race Organizer
STOP — READ BEFORE CREATING ANY NEW TEAM When creating your Tandem and Relay Teams please follow these instructions for naming your teams. ALL TEAM NAMES MUST END WITH THE RUN DAY AND RUN # (see below instructions). If you do not use the correct naming format: >the system will place the team originator in all seats on the team; >or will merge teams into one run: >or will assign athletes incorrectly. ANOTHER REMINDER: this event limits athletes to serving on TWO Tandem Teams and TWO Relay Teams. THIS IS THE REQUIRED TEAM NAME FORMAT FOR TANDEMS AND RELAYS Note: Use forward slashes / exactly as shown. For Hybrid Teams Team Name / Run Day / Run # Example of how name should be entered : Bobs Boys / Wednesday / Run 1 For Fire Department Teams Team Name / Run Day / Run # / Team ID (enter team ID only if applicable) Example of how name should be entered : Smithfield Fire Department / Monday / Run 1 / Team A IF YOUR TEAM PLANS TO RUN MORE THAN ONE TIME DURING QUALIFYING ROUNDS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUN TIME: Please follow these Naming Examples: TEAM RUNS THEIR SECOND RUN ON THE SAME DAY AS THE FIRST RUN Please register and create a new team. You will use the same team name but change the Run #. This tricks the system into seeing these are two separate runs. Example : Bobs Boys / Wednesday / Run 2 TEAM RUNS THEIR SECOND RUN ON A DIFFERENT DAY Please register and create a new team. You will use the same team name but enter Run 1. This informs our timers that it's the same team running again. Example : Bobs Boys / Thursday / Run 1 Note: although this is your teams second run, you will enter Run 1 because it's on a different day. IF YOU PLAN TO RUN ON TWO DIFFERENT TEAMS ON THE SAME DAY YOU MUST SELECT RUN 1 & 2 IN ORDER FOR THE SYSTEM TO ALLOW YOU TO BOOK THE RUN. TERMINOLOGY (Read Carefully) Team Name: Fire Department Teams : your full legal department name Hybrid Teams : any professional, non‑offensive name Run Day: The day of the week your run takes place (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) Run #: Run 1 = your team’s first run that day Run 2 = your team’s second run that same day Team ID (Fire Department Teams only:) A unique identifier when your department has more than one team in the same subcategory. Examples: Team A, Team 1, Team Blue
Course & Travel Notes
The 2026 World Championship Event takes place in Las Vegas on October 19th, with racing kicking off at 7:00 AM—just nine minutes after sunrise at 6:51 AM, so you'll want to arrive early to get settled. You're looking at pleasant fall weather typical for mid-October, with highs in the 80s and lows around 58°F, plus there's only about a 7% chance of rain that time of year. The venue sits at 2034 feet elevation, which is worth noting if you're sensitive to altitude changes, though it's fairly moderate. For getting there, North Las Vegas Airport is your closest option at just 3.8 miles from the race, making for a quick and easy trip from the tarmac to the action.
⛰️ 2,034 ft elevation☀️ Typically 80°F / 58°F · 7% chance of rain✈️ North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) — 3.8 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Las Vegas, NV.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is 2026 World Championship Event 2026 — Las Vegas, NV?
2026 World Championship Event 2026 — Las Vegas, NV takes place on October 19, 2026. The race is held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Where is 2026 World Championship Event 2026 — Las Vegas, NV held?
2026 World Championship Event 2026 — Las Vegas, NV is held at 1 Main Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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