Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon

I was able to get in contact with another representative and they took care of my refund immediately. Her service was awesome and it’s because of her that I’ll stick with the Rock n Roll Series. Apparently you just have to get in touch with the right people.

A good experience overall. No one could do anything about the wind, rain and falling temps. Damn that Mother Nature.
Pros:
Well organized, plenty of pre-​race information, great expo, great crowd support, great medals.
Cons:
Could do better explaining the corals ahead of time so you get into the correct one. Work with city to fix pot holes (this is a night run and hard to see in some areas). Be aware of strange locals wandering into the race course. (Beggars evidently don’t realize runners don’t carry cash). Provide a bag at finish for runners to hold their bottle of water, shot cup of chocolate milk, Gatorade, beer, food, etc…
We will be back next year!

This race joined the Rock n’ Roll Marathon Series in 2009. I’ve participated in the event each year having run the marathon 5 times and the half marathon 2 times. 2011 was the first year they switched the event into an evening event, calling it «Strip at Night».
Pros: I loved running through Fremont Street which you only get to experience if you run the full marathon. The half marathon course only gets a glimpse of it without getting to run through it. Rock n’ Roll races are typically well organized. Besides their disastrous year riddled with poor planning in 2011, this race is pretty well organized. They have since improved the race. The pre-​race concert is pretty cool.
Cons: I’m not a big fan of it being a night race. I preferred the race being in the morning. Running along the Strip isn’t as cool as it sounds. Nice to do it once, but it’s nothing spectacular. Once you’re off of the Strip, the course is pretty ugly with absolutely nothing really worth seeing.
Important notes: As of 2015, race day packet pickup will cost you $ 40. The marathon has a pretty strict cutoff time limit. The cutoff was 4.5 hrs in 2013, 5 hrs since 2014.

This is my 5^th Rock and Roll ½ Marathon and I would have to say my favorite. I’m more of a late afternoon runner and running at night is ideal for this late night guy. Now I flew in the day of the race since I can’t control myself in Vegas and I would have to say I cut it a little close with the race. I got an extra mile of running in to get the the start in time. I’m not sure if it’s normal weather for this race, but I froze my ass off waiting for the run to start. Luckily I was in Corral 6 so my wait once it started was very short. As the run goes it really is an easy ½ marathon with very little elevation changes. I would have thought the bands would have been a little better being in Vegas, but either way it doesn’t matter with such amazing views on your run. Who doesn’t want to run down Las Vegas Blvd at night? Well probably someone who just rolled a blackjack table at O’sheas (don’t even know if that place is still open). Overall a great run and even better host city for a Rock and Roll.

2015 was the 7^th year running the half and I’m still a fan. Being able to run on the Strip at night goes a long way for me. Although taking baby steps, the organization has improved slightly every year since Rock ‘n’ Roll took over. There was better organization at the expo and with the bag drop organization. It’s still not perfect, but won’t deter me from running again.
I arrived at the expo at opening on Saturday and spent no longer than 10 minutes there taking the same exit route that I took last year. They had plenty of volunteers assisting and guiding. Thank you to all those volunteers that help the race run more smoothly.
We parked at in the MGM parking deck for the race and that was definitely a mistake. We ran into about a 20 – 25 minutes of traffic before the race. For locals and those driving, take the recommended routes and parking on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard, you will find better traffic flow there.
The corrals are still an issue and I don’t think Rock’n’ Roll will learn until someone is seriously hurt. I was in corral 7 and I actually saw three dudes with 43-​something bibs (supposed to be in corral 43)? Really? Entry to the corrals was being policed on the east side but not on the west side where they can climb through the fence. I also had to maneuver around two walkers walking abreast well into the second mile which meant they sneaked into one of the first three corrals?! The bottleneck two people can cause when masses of people are attempting to run around them is quite dangerous for everyone.
As far as the course, the ninth mile could use more lighting through the East side of downtown. It was actually raining when I ran this mile and a little extra light to see foot placement I’m sure would have put everyone more at ease. The last 5K was brutal this year with 15 – 20 mph winds from the south. And for those that don’t like the long walk after the finish, that can be attributed to Rock ‘n’ Roll having to learn the hard way after 2011 when people were literally getting trampled in the finish area at Mandalay Bay resulting in the finish line further north thereafter.
All in all, another great experience giving runners an opportunity to run on the Strip at night, which I will continue to take advantage.

Review #200! How appropriate that this was my very first 5K. While this was all very new to me it still seemed very well set-​up with exclusive parking at SLS right across the street. Everything was organized and (mostly) clear on where to go.
The downer was that the 5K isn’t actually on the Strip — it’s through the MGM Festival Village and some backstreets with some *ahem* other strip-​oriented businesses. There were volunteers and cops along the entire route, but there was also still two lanes of traffic open.
Halfway through they had water and encouragement — this is probably a staple at these things but considering I’m a slow poke it was nice. There were also DJs along the way so the music was going the full 3.1 miles.
Matt & Kim played Saturday night, which I dig. The sound was good at the festival grounds — I didn’t expect less from a venue that hosted Rock in Rio.
I would attend this 5K again — and hopefully many more now in the future.

Absolutely LOVED this race.
The course itself is pretty easy. Running on the strip at night with all the casino’s lit up was incredible. The Music along the course is awesome and the corrals were on point! (tons of Corrals, 43 is what I counted! But thy moved pretty fast and it was perfect for those who were trying to PR)
LOVED the before and after concert, it’s like a huge outdoor vegas club.
It was cold, windy and rainy this year but it was still super fun.
Went gambling and drinking right after the run, in my running outfit, it was fine, there was a bunch of runners doing it and a few bars gave us discounts for being a race participant.
Highly recommend this race, especially with friends! Make it a full on Vegas weekend!
**Oh yeah, and the Race Bling is Bad Ass!!!

I felt that the run was just ok. There needs to be better sorting in the corrals, as half the people who went before me with alleged faster times than me were walkers! It was a pain to have to try to weave around all these people.
There were some areas on the course that need additional light, as it was pitch black and the streets had a lot of cracks to step in. I wish there were also more bands, considering this was Vegas and should be easy to find some great bands.
The pre-​concert was a little disappointing, as I thought it was going to be afterwards. It was sad we could not drink a beer and watch the music after (even though it was cold and windy by then).
We did have fun at the 5k the night before.
Overall, we would not come back to do this one — too many people for us.

What a great time! The half marathon needs to be on your bucket list! Running on the strip at night with live music, bright lights and people cheering is some experience!
Corrals went out pretty much on the estimated times they gave. At least mine (corral 32) did.
Star deduction is that yes they really need to check people’s «estimated» times before assigning them to corrals… I lost some time having to weave around walkers in the first few miles and quite a bit in the last few! some people were clearly not in the right corrals. Nothing wrong with being in a later corral.
They had a lot of porter Potties around corral 11 which was great! Never have I not waited in line for a porter potty pre– race!
The expo was fun lots to sample, and wasn’t too crowded at noon on Saturday
Tip: bring both colder weather and warmer weather running clothes. You never know with the weather! It rained and was really windy for us this year 2015 and I am happy I packed my wind breaker and long compression pants!

I have mixed feelings about Rock n Roll Las Vegas. On the one hand, it’s hard for me to give a bad review because my entire weekend was really fun and memorable. On the other hand, the race itself was surprisingly meh.
Running with the bright lights of the strip was fun, but because the majority of the race (half marathon) is an out and back on Las Vegas Blvd., I think I found the lack of turns and flatness to be boring. I know, who complains about a flat course, right? Also, the stupid huge hotels would play tricks on my mind and I would think «I see the Mirage sign, I’m almost there!!» only to still have a mile to go lol. And the wind, oh the wind! Totally not the fault of the race organizers, of course, but it was crazy windy on Saturday night. The last three miles were insane and dust kept blowing in my eyes and a few times I literally almost got blown away (very hard to do!). Other annoyances include, no gels/​gus (I think they ran out, even though I was in the middle of the pack) and I’m pretty sure a lot of the volunteers abandoned their posts because there was barely any support at the water stations in the later miles. In fact, around mile 10, when I looked across the street at the people who were still around mile 6, it seemed like they had run out of water!
The expo is really great and well organized. I went on Saturday afternoon and picking up my bib, shirt, etc was super easy. I was also able to move up to an earlier corral which actually saved me half an hour of waiting. Here’s the thing with the corrals, I believe there were 48 corrals and it takes about an hour to get them all out. When you sign up, you put down an estimated finish time, but it’s not like the Disney races where you need actual PROOF, so I’m pretty sure people were estimating crazy times. I moved up into coral 24 (a 2:15 estimated time) and there were still people walking less than a mile into the race. Even though I had my corral «officially» changed, you can pretty much line up wherever you want at the start. The finish line was awesome love the chocolate milk!), but also super long. The medical staff was also really on top of it and helped both my friend and another girl who was sitting near us.
Would I run this race again? I don’t know. As much fun as it was, it is just so massive! If you’re thinking about running I would definitely say to do the half or the 10K. That way you can have fun at the race, but still party afterward!

Out of my five marathons, the RnR Las Vegas full marathon was definitely the worst. Only 11 out of 26.2 miles were enjoyable (some are debatable). The course ran you out into ‘God Knows Where’ where there were no spectators, barely any volunteers, barely any water stops, no course marshals, no mile-​markers and no time mechanisms… much less any form of entertainment as the series name and gloatings might suggest.
Aside from ‘minor’ complaints of not having enough entertainment throughout the course, how can a company host a marathon with an insufficient number of water stops — especially when the marathon is in the desert. On top of that, the Rock n Roll company refused to have an appropriate number of medical tents, strategically placed ambulances and cops along the full marathon course?! This specific full marathon is downright dangerous. It’s a hazard to your health. But then, why would corporate America care about your health anyway as it’s all about having the best ROI at the end of the day and your health jeopardizes that bottom line figure.
I highly suggest NOT running the RnR Las Vegas full marathon to ANY runner (first timer or marathon vet). Save your $ 100+, get the most bang for your buck and run a different marathon, one where the company putting on the race gives 2 cents about the actual runners running the race (and not just the VP of running).

What a blast running 26.2 along the strip at night. The first few miles literally fly by. I ran the full marathon (my 16^th one, in fact) and we got to zip around the outskirts of the city. In a few spots it was pretty dark but the street lights helped. There’s blasting music, colorful club lights and high energy for most of the way. It’s like going to a nightclub and running around for a few hours. The course is mostly flat with just a couple of inclines to keep things interesting. The expo was very crowded but I did a little shopping and picked up my race goodies. The concept of a night marathon is different (I am a morning runner at heart) but I enjoyed the change up. I’d go back for sure and run it again. They also have a half marathon option or you can do the REMIX challenge (5k Sat and the half on Sun). I would definitely like to suggest that they make the mile markers more visible for those of us running the full. Aside from that, job well done and worth the money.

I ran the full yesterday and it was clear that RnR’s primary focus is the half. The additional 13.1 miles tacked onto the half felt like a serious after thought. There was no music, no fan support and worst of all no nutrition. I’ve ran 7 marathons and have never been in a race that did not have oranges, bananas, Gu and pretzels along the way. There were also NO medical tents between miles 12 and the finish. Frankly, RNR gave ZERO thought to the needs of the runner during a full marathon. It was dangerous. They also forced runners to walk a full mile from the finish to get out of the gate. Given this was the opposite direction of my hotel, I had to walk three miles to get to my hotel.
Basically, this marathon was poorly planned and executed. They are more focused on profit than the health and needs of their runners.
2 stars for the cool experience running the strip at night.

Despite the name («marathon»), this race series offers full and half marathon distances, as well as 10K and 5K options– it was the latter that I participated in. The 5K was held the day prior to the other distances, and participants included a mix of short-​distance runners, a surprising number of walkers, and full/​half participants who used it as prep for the following day’s event.
True to the name, the RnR event had plenty of live music, race props, and lights along the route– though the 5K did not go on the Strip or have Strip views. The RnR organization has races all over the country (and the world!) and as expected, were well-​organized throughout: from packet pickup at the three-​day expo at the LVCC, to coordinating day-​of parking, providing on-​site bathrooms, clear signage for corrals, and timely (ha!) timing results posted to the website. (Note: posted results go back several years, handy for comparing annual progress!)
Following the race, participants were directed through an area of free snack/​drink handouts heading to a stage featuring Matt & Kim performing a concert– unfortunately I was unable to stick around for that. Prior to race day, participants were emailed several free music downloads from participating musicians. Other participant perks include discounts on hotels, restaurants, spa services, and shops by showing your wristband throughout the weekend. Local support for the race up and down the Strip was tremendous.
Additional details I appreciated were the ability to customize your race bib and the cool finishes medals and tech shirts– different for each distance. Next year I plan to participate again, either in Vegas or somewhere else… hopefully running the 10K or half option!

Funny! I really kept coming back to a-​OK here, even though the expo and race logistics really were very good, loved the medal and had fun. It’s interesting that others have voted similarly. I think for me:
1) The Strip came/​went too quickly and then, at the end, there’s no designated place — you can drink in the street and it seemed everyone dispersed quickly. Maybe just tired? IDK.
2) as a nocturnal being… I really thought I’d enjoy the night running but, turns out, I didn’t (not just bcs of cold/​dry desert temp but also, I wouldn’t regularly set out for distance 13.1 at 6 pm). REAAAAALY long wait to start. In true Vegas-​style, I met a guy, divorced my husband, married, had the first guy’s baby, divorced him and then got re-​married to my original husband and now we have an adopted Elvis. Wait?!? Then… I crossed the start line. By then, didn’t know what to do at the run-​by chapel except cheer for love.
4) ELVIS! it was super-​entertaining seeing all the Elvi, but honestly «Elvis is Alive and running a 5K» is truly my Elvis event! (Summer, Chicago, day) although it was hilarious to see an Elvis with one of those yard-​long drinks walking this course.
5) the course died after the Strip — I didn’t really love running into the face of «searchlight» type lights in near-​by neighborhoods. Fremont was OK.
6) I must say… the Expo was HUGE and so well done.
If you are a Vegas-​die-​hard fan, you’d likely give this event four or five. I did like it enough to try it again — Elvis needs a little brother! …so I’ll update post-​Nov 2015.
(PS — staying in a hotel near the finish — worked out well) reserve early! I already have for 2015… waited too long on 2014.

I registered (for Nov 2014) seven months prior to the race, and booked my trip to go to Vegas. I knew it would be an experience, like no other, and what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, except for pride. Pride is forever.
Why, you wonder?
— It was a Night-​time race!!!
— Lanes of La Vegas Blvd were shut down, for us, runners.
— Runners were from every state, and every nationality.
— Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll race, benefited the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Of America.
–The Race Wristband came, with many discounts and perks.
–There was live music eyery few miles.
— Fan-​atics cheering everyone out with cowbells and encouraging signs. And that was the spirit I needed going solo to Vegas.
I run a half-​marathon with absolutely no training. You know what they say, old enough to know better, young enough to do it anyway. I ran, walked, jogged, and even I crawled. I didn’t care if I came last, I just wanted to say «I have finished.» I did and I was so satisfied.
I Will Rock’n’Roll next year
Four Unilocal

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Or not. Lol.
MOST EXPOSED HALF MARATHON RUNNER…
Yes, it was cold. Around 40 degrees cold. Everyone was pretty much bundled up in their leggings, long sleeves, gloves, beanies, and scarves. I didn’t necessarily break a sweat, but around mile 8, I did get a little hot in my shorts. lol.
FIFTY PLUS CORALS…
Who knew the corralling system even went that high? I waited nearly an hour before I was able to start. If I knew it were going to take that long, then I could have cherished my time at The M&M Store. Lol. Shoot, I could have used the restroom (again), instead of standing in a long line behind all these girls in tutus at Burger King. The toilets were sparkling glitter once they were done.
AM I RUNNING A MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON?
Running at night was cool. Running on The Strip was also cool. But for some reason, the run started to feel really long, boring and monotonous. The Strip is a straightaway, so you are running in a straight line for awhile until you end up in downtown and the neighborhoods of Las Vegas. There was a point where I had to make sure I was running alongside with half marathoners, and I didn’t accidentally detour to the marathon route.
GLITZ, GLAM, FEATHERS AND FLAMINGOS
Being Las Vegas and all, I was expecting a lot of glitz, glam, feathers and even flamingos. I was very disappointed when I did not see any flamingos. lol. jk. The Strip was obviously well lit and full of excitement, but beyond The Strip was a different story. Downtown Las Vegas was dark and minimally exciting, and the neighborhoods was darker and not exciting at all. Why are we running in neighborhoods in Las Vegas, anyways? Why couldn’t we run on Fremont Street? That’s where the real glitz and glam were. Who knows, maybe I could have seen a flamingo there! Gah. I think the marathoners ran through there… so maybe I should have drifted off with the marathon runners. lol. jk.
YOU AINT NOTHING BUT A HOUND DOG
Vegas is a pedestrian wonderland. All you do is walk, walk, walk. I was not fond of more endless walking in the finishers area on The Strip. At the end of the day, I probably ended up doing 26.2 miles. They should have just presented everyone with a marathon medal instead. jk. Overall, it was a good experience. Everyone should run on The Strip once in their life. Not sure if I will necessarily participate in this race again, but we will see.
Desert Double Down, here I come!
**If you run the Las Vegas Rock n Roll Half 2014, and Arizona Rock n Roll Half in 2015, you are entitled to the Desert Double Down. Supposedly this will be the last year they will be promoting this medal.

My last run of the year and I went out in style! I ran the 5k on Saturday night (as my warm up) and the half on Sunday night. Race packet pick up was located at the Convention Center. OH MAN! I have never been in such a crowd. We went right at 10am and there was already a long line to get in. I haven’t never been to an expo with this many people at a RNR event. I wanted so much to walk the booths, but it was so crowded, we left after 30 mins. The booths were so packed and it was so hard to maneuver through the crowds. One positive is that parking was free; however, good luck getting in and out of the parking lot. NO TRAFFIC CONTROL!
5K:
Located at the new SLS casino. Fiancée and I drove to SLS early to ensure we got a parking space before the roads closed. We walked over to the start of the race — parking lot next to SLS — and took pics and waited for the start. The weather was perfect. In fact, it was pretty warm. I wore a tank and booty shorts. There were so many people that the fiancée didn’t even see me at the start line to take my photo passing through. It was 530p and dark, mind you! We ran a bit of the strip and on the side roads. There were a couple of potholes, so had to be mindful where you were running. Quick run — easy peasy. We opted to stay and eat at SLS for dinner and ended up at the bar. There was an after-​party in the lot where the finish was but we wanted real grub and beer!
Half marathon:
Overall, it was a good experience to fun the Strip. It was weird not seeing traffic on the strip or cars for that matter! First of all, it was cold. Blistering cold!!! Total change in weather from the night before. Disappointed that Snoop bailed as the opening act, and even though I like Macklemore, it was just too cold to watch!!! We parked at MGM Grand so that we can park close to the start line and carb load. Bad choice. We should have parked closer to the end of the strip by Mandalay! Oh well… We walked a ways to get to the start. So many corrals! I think I saw about 50. This is the largest race I have ever been in. Crazy!!! So the first several miles were cool — LV lights, the crowds, the cheers, awesomeness. Then you get to the real downtown and you see a lot of wedding chapels, pawn shops and liquor stores. When I thought that was the worst of it, we ended up on some weird and dark side streets. I was actually scared running through the area for a minute. More lights needed! Then we get back on the strip and by mile 10 my fingers were frozen. It had gotten so cold that people were slowing down. It was horrible!!! Perhaps the race should start a little earlier?! At the finish, you would have to walk down about a quarter miles just to get out of the finishing area to meet up with your friends and family. Pretty crazy… The finish was at the Mirage but to leave the area, you would need to go all the way past Cesar’s Palace. We stayed at Treasure Island and so we had to walk all the way back up from Cesars. I was miserable!!! My joints and bones were frozen by the end of the race and all I wanted to do is eat, shower and sleep!!!
Again great experience and awesome to do it once, but would I do it again?! Probably NOT…

I returned in 2014 for the brand new Remix Challenge, which consisted of the inaugural SLS 5K on Saturday, and your choice of race on Sunday (½of the Half, Half or Full Marathon).
This year, every race distance sold out in advance. The weekend definitely had a busier feel than last year (and last year was busy!!).
EXPO:
I flew in on Saturday morning. My friends and I got to the expo around 1 and to say it was a scene is no exaggeration. I got there about the same time last year and it wasn’t this insane. It was so packed, we actually ended up skipping most of the vendors because it was almost impossible to move.
Some tips to help you navigate:
1) Print out your confirmation sheet (s) in advance
2) Come earlier. I can’t say how early, but before Saturday afternoon.
3) Take the monorail to the expo center
I didn’t sign up for VIP so I had to stand in two lines for each of my bibs (5K and Half) and then again for shirts.
5K
This was the first year for this option, and for the Remix Challenge. It sold out and proved popular. The course starts and ends in the parking lot of the new SLS, and travels around the area.
We arrived to find a festival-​like atmosphere with a DJ, lighted displays, etc. It was a parking lot, but they made the best of it!
There were only supposed to be four corrals, but it seemed like they did 7 or 8 launches of people.
Not gonna lie… This isn’t a great course. You basically get one lane of closed traffic on the street along a loop around the perimeter of the SLS. No music along the way. It’s the northernmost end of the strip, so not a lot of spectators either.
At the halfway point was a junior cheer squad cheering and handing out water. They were the cutest!
Finally we came back to the end, went through a light display and crossed the finish. They had plenty of refreshments, photographers, medals and the Michelob tent (one free beer for participants).
Took the monorail to and from and it was packed. I think they need to run extra trains during these high traffic events.
HALF (Sunday)
This year, the temps dropped significantly between Saturday and Sunday. If you do this race, make contingency plans in your dress for the weather to change. It was colder than forecast and this was tough. Desert temps can be brutal (both hot and cold).
We left the Westin at 3 to head to the monorail. Unfortunately, they were slowing people into the monorail and it took us about an hour to get on. We were not warned. By the time we got off at MGM, and walked to the start line carnival, they were singing the National anthem, the concert was over and the pre-​race snacks were shut down. Leave much earlier than you think you will need to.
The half and the full have a shared start, and there were close to 60 corrals. We ended up getting into 37 (the best we could get to when we got there) and it took a full hour for us to reach the start line. Yes, the race started at 4:30, and we crossed at 5:30.
Plenty of entertainment and spectators along the way. There is a desolate stretch around mile 7(?) just before Fremont St where you are routed through a dark quiet set of streets. No spectators, no music, no nothing. But then you get to Fremont and know you’re in the home stretch.
Around mile 11 or 12, there was a great long stretch of speakers pumping 80s music. It was a great pump-​me-​up.
As you approach the finish line, the crowds are thick and full of excitement.
The finish corral is well organized, especially for being such a massive race. There are tons of volunteers helping with everything. BUT, the finish corral is about a mile long. Yes, really! There are medals, beers, chocolate milk, power bars, bananas and for once, plenty of space blankets!!!
OVERALL COMMENTS
The Competitor Group (owners of the RNR series) are very well organized. Even though this race was huge, they were ready.
They also listen to feedback. This year, all race distances got technical t’s (with great designs). Very appreciated!
Great race bling for all distances, and totally tailored to each location. In fact, the half and full medals have glow in the dark components since its a night race :)
Rock n Roll have all Remix Challenge participants a black wristband. At the end of the finisher corral, we simply had to walk up to the Heavy Medal tent, show our wristband, have it snipped, and were handed our medal. Compared to the wait I had for my Cali Combo medal at RNRLA (a much smaller race), this was a cake walk.
This was by far the largest race I’ve ever done (and I’ve done runDisney events, which are also quite big). While well organized, be prepared that if you’re not an elite level runner, you may have to do a lot of standing and waiting.
And it’s Vegas, so you will be walking/​on your feet a lot even without the race – be prepared! My fitbit registered 53,500 steps at the end of the day, which is roughly the equivalent of 26 miles. I had about 10,000 (5 miles) before we left for the start.

This was my first full. Overall it was fun and well organized. The shirt and medal were cool and the runner perks were nice. I was actually pretty shocked at how quiet it was on the strip. Miles 10 – 20 were absolutely dreadful they were so boring, and you wouldn’t hear music for about 30mins at times. If it weren’t for the fabulous volunteers and their strong support I may have not finished.
I knew there was a time limit and I switched from corral 31 to 21 (out of 60-​something) for extra cushion on the cutoffs, and barely made it. I feel bad for anyone in the the middle of back corrals running the full because if they weren’t super fast they didn’t stand a chance.
It was nice to see the strip from a different point of view and the photographers at the finish line were great. Unless you like running in the middle of nowhere (I’m talking fields and a few gas stations), I would only recommend the half. Definitely an experience, though.