5/5 Stars

5/5 Stars

Everybody is always so friendly at Revel races, the running community is awesome. I chatted with other runners about their goals and Boston. I truly had so much fun for all 26.2 miles!

Yes I PR’d by 14 minutes and qualified for Boston 2020.

The scenery was beautiful. The rolling hills through mile 9 were tough because we were at elevation but it was all gradual downhill after that. I loved that it wasn’t super steep downhill like at Big Cottonwood.

I run about 4 days a week and I do CrossFit 4 days a week. I think the strength training really helped for this downhill course, since there’s not many safe options to train downhill in SoCal.

Be conservative on the hills through mile 9, there’s some big climbs during those miles and they feel very tough since you’ll be at elevation. It is very cold at the start so bring warm clothes to toss before the race.

I travelled from a city that’s only 45minutes away so I did not do anything in the area. Big bear is beautiful though so I recommend renting a cabin up there!

5/5 Stars

This was my first marathon ever and it was amazing! I can’t believe how organized Revel is. There were answers to every question I had, before I needed to ask. Getting to the event, and over the start line was my biggest concern as I didn’t know what to expect, but on the day everything was smooth, albeit freezing.

My PR was was to complete my first marathon. Done!

The first half was amazing. Great views and a varied environment. I loved starting in the dark to see the dawn highlight there was snow at the top of the mountains, running around all the tree lined bends with great vistas being revealed, then to drop into the clouds and hardly be able to see 10 metres ahead.
The second half was harder for me (im also getting tired) as it was longer straighter stretches, and once we got into the city they felt like it dragged on ( the last 4-5miles maybe.

I don’t follow any plan as such, but I run about 50+ km of trails a week in Glendora. I’m mainly doing it for fun, and races are very new to me.
I did work hard to take the marathon seriously. Dialing in my nutrition and clothing, and being a little wishful that I can go the distance (only run half that before today). The most tough thing for me was the pre-race anxiety (completely unwarranted it turns out) and I don’t know how you train for that. I had less than 3 hours sleep that night, not through lack of trying.

Don’t be afraid of the cold! I was tempted to layer up more, but I’m glad I didn’t. As soon as I was moving I forgot all about it.

Air bnb in big bear was great! I should have taken an extra day to settle in. Only travelled from Glendora, but it was worth heading out there.

5/5 Stars

Everything was so well done from the shuttle, to the weather, to the quick Half start (they got us running right away), to the TRUE downhill course. The volunteers were a great help. The finish line so much fun. My favorite Half Marathon so far!!! I’ll be back for sure! So glad I ran the inaugural!

Yes! My previous PR was 2:06, today I ran a 2:04 (with little training). I plan on crushing this course next year!
No Boston but that’s ok.

Downhill and amazing! Loved it!

I need to train better next year. I usually train 3 days a week and on some downhills.

Dress warm for the start. Something you can throw away or bag check.

5/5 Stars

Really a good experience. The course was beautiful. So much course support. And the volunteers were amazing.

No. But that’s not your fault. I had a lousy training season.

Gorgeous. But was a little uncomfortable with sometimes being on the shoulder with cars passing

I train with West Coast road runners. They have a good solid plan. I got the flu , then a sinus infection. In September. That really hurt me today. ;(

Had dinner at a nice place in redlands called Romano’s. Not the chain, but a local place. Drive in from Escondido

4/5 Stars

My race day was great. I enjoyed the course, it was well organized from the buses taking us up yo the start. I talked to others runners.

No, I didn’t. Maybe next year.

It was amazing! I loved it! The scenery was beautiful!

I train with the Pasadena pacers. I’m training for Los Angeles Maratón.

Training,Training does all it is.

Nothing. Went to the hotel spend the night and got up for the race.

5/5 Stars

Perfect weather. Perfect course support. Perfect organization. Perfect finish line festivities. Perfect day. I'll do this race again and again! Love Revel races!

No but close

Perfect downhill grade...not too steep. Perfect finish!

I was training for the full when I got injured so I transferred to the half. I'll be back to conquer the full next year.

Strength train. Vary your training but include downhill training.

I live in the area...so this is my playground

4/5 Stars

I enjoyed the camaraderie with runners. The scenery and weather was idyllic. I remember hearing the gurgling river while crossing a bridge and feeling one with nature. All the volunteers along the course from the bus driver to the sweet treat distributor were fantastic. Receiving my medal from a fellow Pasadena Pacer was priceless!

YES! I improved by almost 15 minutes.

Downhill elevation helps propel the body forward.

I trained with the Pasadena Pacers on trails. Hill work transfer to strength and agility.

Stay overnight at a nearby hotel or find a friend to host you. Proximity to the shuttle is helpful and allows time to sleep in!

Old Mill Creek BBQ for Carbo loading was yummy.
I traveled from Los Angeles.

4/5 Stars

Great weather, although cold at the start line. I got a PR! Hoot, hoot! But a little concerned about the delineation on the race route. Cars too close at times. Great food at the end and a beautiful medal! Would be nice to have sanitizer at the portable potties

Yes! No Boston, but bettered my pace by 3.5 to 4.5 minutes!

Foggy and gray at first, but beautiful scenery of clouds against the mountains and sunrise. I live in Redlands and am familiar with Mentone, so no surprise or comments on that. Love that the finish line straightaway is not too long like some courses.

I trained 10 miles of the race route a few times before the race.

Try it! You will be surprised how much your pace improves.

N/A

4/5 Stars