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accommodate the new start line.

“The changes to the course for the marathon and half-marathon were both minimal, as we did our best with the start line location to keep all of those closures within the same footprint, the existing footprint,” Cruz said. “That really helped our team cram what is generally a ninemonth process into about 19 days with the community relations, with the certifications, with the placement of the water stations and the bands and the road closures and the alternative access route.”

The Nov. 12 marathon and half-marathon will start at 4:30 p.m. preceded by the 10K race, which will start at 3:55 p.m.

The annual concert will be Nov. 11 instead of Nov. 12, while the headliner, the Goo Goo Dolls, remains the same. The concert is scheduled for 7:30-8:45 p.m. following the conclusion of the 5K race, which is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Concert entry is free for runners and their friends and families.

“Our goal was to keep as much of our race weekend experience the same following the changes to the start line,” Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series President Josh Furlow said in a release. “By moving to a new night and different venue, all runners, friends and families will be able to attend the concert and celebrate ahead of the big race on Sunday.”

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Erik Verduzco Las Vegas Review-journal Follow @Erik_verduzco From left, near The Mirage, Chip O’hara, who finished third, Michael Wardian, who finished first, and Eric Fitzpatrick, who finished second, after running the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon last year.