6 DEC 2009: LAS VEGAS MARATHON & HALF MARATHON, USA

DETAILS OF THE EVENT PASSED

We are very pleased announce that 2:09 Events Ltd has been appointed as the Official Travel Partner for the UK to the Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon.

Our entry price is discounted from the online entry fee and we have unlimited guaranteed entries for 2008 & 2009 even when online entries have reached their maximum.

So now you can experience the rush of adrenaline on the Start line in front of Mandalay Bay with us with a spectacular laser display set to Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" and fireworks.

Ideal weather and a loop course with a gradual mid-race incline followed by a downhill sprint to the finish line sets the stage for exhilarating Races designed to set and break records, and shatter personal bests.

Vegas is a surprising destination with its resort hotels that are cities in their own right - theatres, restuarants and bars are of course all plentiful but you can wonder at gondolas on the Grand Canal by visiting the Venitian Hotel or visit Times Square inside the lobby of the New York, New York Hotel.

If it is natuaral wonders you would like to visit then tours to the Grand Canyon can be booked.

Run this event for charity.

2:09 Events Travel Essentials - Large Duffel Bag, Document Belt, 2:09 Training Technical T-Shirt, 2:09 CoolMax Running Socks

TRAVEL
Departures with Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick:

Thursday 3 Dec: VS43 1045/1330
Monday 7 Dec: VS44 1605/0955

Extended stay is possible - additional room nights at the prices shown, plus any increase in airline fare for the new return date if applicable.

Run this event for charity.

2:09 Events Travel Essentials - Large Duffel Bag, Document Belt, 2:09 Training Technical T-Shirt, 2:09 CoolMax Running Socks

We will be staying at the First Class Luxor Hotel located across the road from the start and finish area and right in the bright lights of the famous Strip. 

The Luxor has a fantastic array of restaurants and entertainment; The Steakhouse, located on the Casino Level, decorated in finely crafted cherrywood and richly upholstered booths; it offers an extensive menu.

A dining option with a twist on tradition, Fusia, offers cuisine where the main ingredients are familiar but exotic flavors create dishes redolent with spice, color and always revealing a hint of the unexpected. The Pyramid café, on the Casino Level, offers a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections.

The Pharaoh's Pheast Buffet features a selection of all-you-can-eat entrees, appetizers, salads and desserts and made-to-order cooking stations.

The Backstage Deli offers kosher-style deli foods in a New York-themed setting and the Food Court offers guests a quick snack or a coffee at the Luxor Coffee Company, McDonald's, Quizno's Sub, Nathan's Hot Dogs, Little Caesar's Pizza and Swenson's Ice Cream.

The onyx-hued pyramid stands 30 storeys tall and is topped by one of the world's brightest beams of light. In addition, there are two 22-storey towers to complement the dynamic pyramid.

The large-size lobby is graced by an awe-inspiring, life-size replica of the Great Temple of Ramses II, which rises 35 feet into the expansive atrium to greet visitors. The adjacent registration area features exquisite marble flooring and intricate murals depicting scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt.

With 4,473 rooms and suites, Luxor Resort and Casino is the second largest hotel in the United States. The Egyptian-themed resort has been ranked as one of the top 50 resorts in the United States by Gourmet Magazine. Luxor is home to the relaxing Oasis Spa, nine exceptional restaurants and cafes, five sparkling swimming pools, the unique performance ensemble Blue Man Group, the hip nightclub RA, the adventurous Atrium Level and more than 120,000 square feet of exciting gaming action. (0506/CH)

Facilities

Run this event for charity.

2:09 Events Travel Essentials - Large Duffel Bag, Document Belt, 2:09 Training Technical T-Shirt, 2:09 CoolMax Running Socks

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