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News From: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon Unveils Major Course Change As Part Of Improvement Plan (Las Vegas Review Journal) The 2011 Rock N Roll version of the Las Vegas marathon was one of the largest debacles in marathon running as half-marathon runners and marathon runners "merged" and slammed into one another. Race organizers are changing the course for 2012 and hoping to fix the course and finish line chaos.
News From: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon To Shut Down Local Streets (KTNV.com) The Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon will kick off the evening of December 4 and local streets will be shutting down from 3 pm until 11 pm.
		Make A Sprint In Heels At The Rock N Roll Stiletto Dash With Brooke Burke Hosting (Haute Living) Brooke Burke will host the first Rock N Roll Stiletto Dash at the Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon. A 50 yard dash in a pair of heels to help out two charities.
News From: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon Organizers Revise Course, Put Second Half On Strip. (Las Vegas Review Journal) The December 4 Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon will start at night and be run entirely on the famous Vegas Strip much to the delight of long distance runners.
News From: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marthon Pasta Party (Examiner.com) The December Rock N Roll Marathon will host more than thirty-thousand runners with the official pasta party at the Mandalay Bay.
News From: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Bret Michaels Expected To Entertain Rock N Roll Las Vegas (Examiner.com) Running and live entertainment are the focus of the Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon. Bret Michaels is expected to entertain more than thirty-thousand runners at this years event.
News From: Friday, September 11, 2009
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon Aiming for 25,000 Runners (Las Vegas Review-Journal) The Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon has secured all lanes and in both directions of the Las Vegas Boulevard for the December marathon and now race organizers are shooting for twenty-five thousand runners.
News From: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners to Rock the Vegas Strip (Hot Indie News) The inaugural Rock N Roll Las Vegas Marathon will mark the first ever strip closing for a private event. December 6 will show runners a revamped course that will close the Las Vegas Boulevard to all vehicles.
News From: Monday, December 8, 2008
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Local wins Las Vegas Marathon by 32 seconds (San Francisco Chronicle) Abebe Yimer, 28 won the Las Vegas Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 27 minutes and 27 seconds. He beat Geoffrey Kiprotich of Coon Rapid, Minn. by 32 seconds. Kiprotich, 30, finished in 2 hours 27 minutes and 59 seconds.. Yimer and Kiprotich were separated by 1 second at the halfway point o
News From: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		The Las Vegas Marathon (About.com Las Vegas) Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino will mark the start of the Las Vegas Marathon this Sunday December 7. Registration will continue through December 3 with fees at $105 for the marathon and $95 for the half-marathon.
News From: Monday, December 1, 2008
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon on new course (Las Vegas Sun) Terry Collier, race director, will relinquish control of the Las Vegas Marathon after Sunday's race to Competitor Group Inc. The new owners will try to rectify many of the financial woes that the former owner, Devine Racing, seems to have struggled with in the past few years.
News From: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		More than a mere marathon the Las Vegas marathon included Elvises, newlyweds and of course runners. (Las Vegas SUN) Rather than sit in a designated post for photographers, Tiffany Brown of the Las Vegas Sun, dawned her running shoes and explored the marathon from the inside. While photographs of more than 200 running "Elvi" and 56 marrying couple were unique to Vegas, stories of personal triumph were just as prevalent.
News From: Sunday, December 2, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Skvortsova, Cheboibich win Las Vegas Marathon (International Herald Times) Silviya Skvortsova of Russia finished the Las Vegas Marathon ahead of her male counter part, Christopher Cheboibich of Kenya, to win the inter gender competition and pick up a bonus of $25,000 on top of her $20,000 for winning the women's race. Skvortsova ran 2:29 to Cheboibich's 2:16. The Russian's 18 minute head start would prove to much for the Kenyan to overcome.
News From: Saturday, December 1, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon aims for Vegas image: World class, fun (Las Vegas Sun) The Las Vegas marathon will offer over $164,000 to top performers. Along side of some of the worlds best marathon runners, competitors in the race will also include Elvis impersonators and runner couples taking their vows in the only run through wedding ceremony.
News From: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Las Vegas Marathon 2007 Takes Place Sunday, Dec. 2 (KLAS) This years Las Vegas Marathon is expecting to draw more than 20,000 runners - a 5,000 person increase since last year.
News From: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Runners in Training For Las Vegas Marathon Reach Halfway Point (Eyewitness News) Runners in training for the Las Vegas marathon are reaching the half-way point, with just over two months to go until race-day. Eyewitness News sports anchor, Chris Maathuis checks in with a trainer to see out it's going.
News From: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Zappos Joins Las Vegas Marathon In Sponsorship Deal (Las Vegas Sun) A southern Nevada online shoe seller, Zappos.com, is stepping in as the first title sponsor of the Las Vegas Marathon.
News From: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon: Free Training Contest (KLAS) Coordinators announced a special offer: free training for someone from each Las Vegas casino.
News From: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		How it Feels to Run a Marathon (The Rebel Yell) Article on running a marathon
News From: Sunday, December 4, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon Impact (KLASTV) Impact of the marathon on the local business.
News From: Thursday, December 1, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Many Valley Roads Will Be Affected by Las Vegas Marathon (KLASTV) Road closures and lane restrictions.
News From: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Safe Bet: Las Vegas Marathon will be One Of A Kind (USA Today) Features of the new Las Vegas marathon are given.
		Ali Plans to Help Start New Las Vegas Marathon (Las Vegas Sun) Boxing legend Muhammad Ali expects to be at the starting line this weekend when officials begin the New Las Vegas Marathon.
News From: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Las Vegas Int'l Marathon Releases Elite Field (Race Results Weekly) Elite athletes participating are given for men and women.
News From: Monday, November 28, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Racing To The Altar In Vegas Marathon (Time) the New Las Vegas Marathon, on Dec.4, will include a Run-Thru Chapel near the five-mile mark, where at least 22 couples plan to get married en masse.
News From: Wednesday, October 5, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Las Vegas Marathon Date Nearing (Eyewitness News) Information on the race is given.
News From: Saturday, September 10, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Las Vegas Marathon (Competitor Magazine) The New Las Vegas Marathon will become the first race to run the world famous Las Vegas Strip and through the Fremont Street Experience. Race information is given.
News From: Wednesday, July 6, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Las Vegas Marathon Training Course (KLAS TV) Sign-ups for the December 4th Las Vegas Marathon Training Course will be this Saturday, July 9th. Registration information is included.
News From: Tuesday, June 7, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon could Pay Millions (Las Vegas Sun) The 26.2-mile race will offer what organizers are calling the largest cash bonuses in marathon history -- $1.25 million for men's or women's world records set on the relatively level course planned in part along the Las Vegas Strip, where huge crowds are expected.
News From: Monday, June 6, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New Las Vegas Marathon to Debut on the World Famous Las Vegas Strip (Presseportal) Race information. The New Las Vegas Marathon will debut on December 4, 2005 with an explosion of fireworks set to Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" when a field limited to 15,000 participants will become the first in history to run the Las Vegas Strip.
News From: Tuesday, April 19, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		New Las Vegas Marathon gets Strip Course, New Date (Las Vegas Sun) Information on the marathon, and some changes done.
		LAS VEGAS MARATHON: Vision of organizer in reach (Review Journal) Race Director Al Boka will finally see his dream his race wind along the Las Vegas Strip at this year's race.
News From: Thursday, March 31, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon might run on the Strip (Las Vegas Sun) Article on the potential change of course, to include the Strip
News From: Friday, February 4, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Petty Finished Las Vegas Marathon (Journal Now) Kyle Petty run his first marathon, in Las Vegas, part of a fund-raising campaign for his Victory Junction Gang camp that was orchestrated by driver Michael Waltrip.
News From: Monday, January 31, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Las Vegas Marathon: Kenyan places first in marathon debut (Review Journal) Gilbert Koech of Kenya didn't decide until the last minute to participate in his first marathon at Las Vegas. Koech won the race in 2:13:44.
News From: Friday, January 28, 2005
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Las Vegas Marathon: Most Entertaining Road Race (Colorado River) Details on race that is expected to attract 10,000 runners.
News From: Wednesday, September 22, 2004
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NASCAR's Waltrip to compete in Vegas marathon for charity (The Detroit News) Waltrip's efforts at running marathons
News From: Thursday, July 8, 2004
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon man Mikey to raise a million at Las Vegas Marathon (Crash.net) Michael Waltrip, two time Daytona 500 winner, will race in the Las Vegas Marathon on Jan. 30, 2005 in an effort to raise $1 million for "Operation Marathon, Going the Distance for Kids." Operation Marathon's profits will help fund the Victory Junction Gang Camp, an organization founded to create enriching experiences for children, and named Proud Charity of the Las Vegas Marathon. Waltrip hopes to raise public awareness of Operation Marathon, the Victory Junction Gang Camp, and the Las Vegas Marathon.
News From: Sunday, July 4, 2004
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Waltrip vows to raise $1 for Victory Junction Gang through Las Vegas Marathon (The Shelby Star) Micahel Waltrip announced that he plans to raise $1 million for the Victory Gang Youth Camp by competing in the Las Vegas Marathon on January 30, 2005. Waltrip has run three previous marathons, but plans to shoot for a PR of under four hours at Las Vegas.
News From: Monday, January 26, 2004
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Herd finishes his mission at Las Vegas Marathon (Las Vegas Sun) Kevin Herd crossed the finish line for the first time in his life Sunday. There were media photographers, cheering fans and even a tape across the finish line waiting for him to break.
		Marathons emerge as party central (Las Vegas Sun) But that shortsighted view may be in the process of change, given the emergence of the marathon as a focal point of a gathering of like-minded contestants who revel in the feel-good atmosphere of a long-distance run.
News From: Monday, February 3, 2003
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bronfenbrenner Blows by Field in Las Vegas Marathon (Las Vegas Review-Journal) Wind gusts of up to 45 mph at the Las Vegas International Marathon resulted in some of the slowest winning times this race has ever recorded. David Bronfenbrenner won in a time of 2:33:34, while the event's best time was 2:12:37 set in 1986. The women's winner was Linda Huyck of Olympia, Washington with a time of 2:57:48.
News From: Sunday, February 2, 2003
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bronfenbrenner, Huyck win Las Vegas Marathon (SFGate.com) David Bronfenbrenner won the Las Vegas International Marathon on Sunday, while Linda Huyck won the women's division.
News From: Wednesday, January 29, 2003
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		AUB Sponsors Employee to Run in Las Vegas Marathon (The Daily Star) Ibrahim Itani ran the 1999 New York Marathon finishing 7th in hiss 33 year old age group. This weekend he is scheduled to participate in the Las Vegas international marathon in on February 2. Itani will be sponsored by his employers at the American University of Beirut.
News From: Friday, February 15, 2002
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Athletics: Marathon debut so memorable (Huddersfield.co.uk) Runners from Meltham Athletics Club and Holmfirth Harriers teamed up for their first trip to the Las Vegas Marathon.
News From: Monday, February 4, 2002
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Yimer, Sperandeo win Las Vegas marathon running away (Las Vegas Review Journal) Abebe Yimer and Midori Sperandeo won Sunday's Las Vegas International Marathon by comfortable margins on Sunday. Yimer, hoping to beat the course record, settled for a 2:18:48 win. Sperandeo cruised to a 2:41:51 personal best.
News From: Saturday, February 2, 2002
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Boka: Las Vegas Marathon needs sponsor for long run (Las Vegas Review-Journal) Race Director Al Boka is committed to finding a major sponsor for next year's Las Vegas Marathon.
News From: Friday, February 1, 2002
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Sans prize money, Las Vegas Marathon hits hard times (Las Vegas Sun) Rising costs and declining sponsorship for the 36th Las Vegas Marathon have forced the elimination of prize money for this year's top finishers.
News From: Thursday, December 27, 2001
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Mom has good cause to train for marathon (Sacramento Bee) Sue Reeder has been training for the upcoming Las Vegas Marathon in an effort to raise $2,500-$3,000 for the American Heart Association's Train To End Stroke team.
News From: Monday, February 5, 2001
	Las Vegas International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'94 champ hangs on to win Las Vegas Marathon (Las Vegas Review Journal) In the men's race, the lead narrowed after the halfway mark, while in the women's race, the first place runner built up her lead to the finish.