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Fear and Loathing at the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

December 09, 2011 By: John Blue Category: General Running News, Road Races

Nice place to visit, but don't drink the water!

I have heard it said that there is no such thing as bad publicity. Is this still true?

Last weekend’s Las Vegas Zappos.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is getting a lot of press and discussion on the boards this week, but it’s probably not the kind of news they were hoping for.

There were complaints of mayhem and confusion at the finish line, runners possibly getting sick from the aid station water, and my favorite, allegations of cheating in the half-marathon by the CEO of Competitor Group (the race management/promotion company).

Sounds like good times!

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