Ran this race again this year but may not again unless I have the RnR tour pass. I solely did it for my grand slam bling. I also don't like that you can't earn your desert double medal even if you ran Az in January - and I'll have to run it again this coming Jan if I want that medal.
Registration is always the highest on this race and there are just too many people. Sure it may be my own fault that I choose to stay at gorgeous hotels furthest from the start line but it's always somewhat of a cluster getting to/from the event. Walking over 3 miles just to get to the start and then running what seemed like blocks to find my corral 3 had already started was exhausting in itself and not a good way to start a run.
I liked that it ended at the Mirage this year but gating the finish down to Ballys made ending mid strip pointless.
I didn't care for the shirts either, they went with the less is more graphic and it just seemed too plain for my taste.
This is a fun race while you past through its highlight areas: the strip, Fremont, a couple wedding chapels and this year the famous "welcome to Vegas" sign (mile 1-2) but after participating twice I don't see myself being drawn to this race again over hitting new cities and other RNR events elsewhere.
They did offer race day pick up for an additional $40 which can save you on having a hotel room for two nights being that this is an evening race. I didn't go that route but it's a nice to have option.
Medical aid at the finish line was hands down the best I've seen. Kudos to all volunteers assisting! Very much appreciated.