Over the past several years, more than 35 countries sent runners to the Las Vegas event. The Las Vegas Half Marathon remains the host for the Las Vegas Race Walking Championship. The 2000 race marks the fourth year for the race walking championships. Racewalkers continue to add numbers to their event while increasing the popularity of race walking throughout the country. Another first in the 2000 race will be the addition of a chip timing device.
Timing is accomplished using an electronic chip attached to the runner's shoe.
The runners pass over a magnetic carpet at the start and finish line recording the elapsed time. The top male and female finisher from Clark County will receive a trip to the Lake Kawaguchi Marathon taking place in Japan on November 26, 2000. This is the second year the trip will be awarded. The Pasta Party for runners takes place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday evening at the Conference Center as well.