Vegas Strong 5K
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Vegas Strong 5K and 1M
The Vegas Strong 5K and 1M is a community running and walking event in Downtown Las Vegas that honors the memory of One October. The event supports local needs by donating net proceeds to One October funds and other Las Vegas community identified needs.
Distances
- 5K
- 1M
The start and finish are located on Fremont Street near 9th Street. The start line is at the northwest corner of 9th and Fremont and the finish line is at the southeast corner of 9th and Fremont. Start and finish festivities take place at the Llama Lot off Fremont Street between 9th Street and 10th Street. A course map is provided by the organizer.
Packet pickup is available on October 2, 2026 at REI Boca Park in the store community room and on October 3, 2026 at Swig Drinks Rainbow. Friends and family may pick up packets on behalf of participants.
Participant inclusions and services listed by the organizer include a custom shirt, a custom large medal, free race photos, chip timing with live results, overall awards and division ribbons, and an in running of victim ribbon. Overall awards are given to the top three male and female 5K finishers. Age division ribbons are awarded for first through third in the listed age groups and team plaques are awarded to the top ten largest teams. Awards must be picked up on race day and will not be mailed.
Parking recommendations include the Fremont Street Experience Parking Garage and the Neonopolis Underground Parking Garage. These options require a short walk to the start and are noted as having lower fees than other downtown parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
