5/5 Stars

It's an early start to the day (up at 3:30a), but necessary and preferred to start at a reasonable hour. Weather was perfect...low 40s at start, maybe got to 70 at finish. Even past the midway point the temps were still very cool, and for the little bit of the race in the direct sun, it was mostly at your back.

YES, BQ

Beautiful views...i know many folks took issue with the 5 mi 'out and back', but I cannot complain about the first 18 mi being downhill and in the shade...the out and back was not bad, and the uphill was still no worse than what one would expect in any number of marathons. To then go downhill again at end, unless your quads were shot, was obviously another advantage/benefit (see below, to ensure how to not get shot quads).

I didn't have the time for a full cycle, so trained for 5 weeks. I did an 18 and 20 miler three and two weeks, respectively, before the race, and in each case, ran half of the long run on a treadmill "on blocks", so that it was decline. This is very necessary in my opinion (very long sustained downhill training)...the course is obviously set up to be fast, so if you get in the downhill runs, you can get away with an abbreviated cycle.

see above, long runs on a decline treadmill (for those without access to yuge mountains).

Park City, High West Distillery...take the tour, enjoy the drinks and food. The PC downtown area is a great place to walk around, other good options avail.

5/5 Stars

Nope - was trying to pace a friend for a PR for her. She was close to her goal time, but not quite.

2/5 Stars

The most memorable thing about my race day was that the aid stations ran out of supplies before I came through and the finish line also had run out of all the amenities. I was so disheartened and disappointed by this. Not the experience that they promised or that I paid for.

Technically, yes.

Beautiful canyon course with a steep grade. The Wasatch out and back portion is tough and keeps you honest with rolling hills.

Bring your own nutrition and fluids because you can't count on Revel to provide it. They'll run out.

5/5 Stars

Solid. Buses were great (got on a really REALLY nice charter bus with leather seats), bathrooms were abundant. Didn't like the new start location though!

No. About 2 mins away from my PR.

Wonderful. Always gorgeous. Bad start location ;)

I ran a lot. Uphill mostly.

5/5 Stars

It was amazing. The course was beautiful and the race organization was amazing.

Yes! My past half PR was a 1:37 and I ran a 1:34!

Beautiful and fast!

I was on a 12 week training plan but work 2 jobs and go to school so I went on probably 3/4 of the runs I wanted to. I live in the mountains so mostly trail run so next time I'll do more downhill road runs before this race!

Just because it's warm when you load then busses doesn't mean it is in the canyon! And save a little for the last 3 miles of the half because it flauntens out and it can be a surprise on the legs!

I came from Breckenridge, Colorado and we went to the beer fest at Snowbird after!

5/5 Stars

Run was most spectacular! Have only run mostly flat races so this was a challenge. First 9 were easy and seemed to go by quickly for me-the rest not so much with extreme pain in feet. Being able to race w/my 2 daughters and daughter-in-law was amazing. One daughter and family live in SLC so came from Erie,PA to run together. We all had a FABULOUS time!

Did not PR- extreme toe pain prevented that but finished and that was good enough for me!

Awesome, scenic (can't think of a better word), challenging, FUN!!!

Was not prepared for the downhill- would definitely run the few hills we have in Erie more often- but they are nothing like the canyon road!

Prepare better for the downhill motion . Would wear one less layer at start.

Came in Thursday from Erie,PA. Visited family and a bit of sightseeing.

5/5 Stars

Awesome! The temp was perfect.

no. I'm to old now to pr

Hate the turn up Wasatch. The road is hot and mentally it is hard to run away from the finish line.

Not enough time to train during the week. I get Wednesdays and Saturdays

Start slow on the steep down hill first 3 miles

Ate and slept. Draper, Utah

3/5 Stars

The run down the canyon was nice in the end. The first few miles were kind of annoying as the crowds were not managed very well. Waaaay too many people starting at the same time. Made for a frustrating start.

No. I basically had to walk the first mile and a half due to the crowds.

Crowded.

I was in really good shape.

Don't do this race. There are similar races throughout the SL Valley that do a better job at managing the crowds.

3/5 Stars

Love the early morning start time...would be great to begin even earlier since all runners were there by 6:00 AM. Parking was easy and the bus transportation was well organized. The drop-off area and major shortage of pre-race Port-a-Pots (~25 minute wait) was a problem.

No...my PR days are way behind me! But I did BQ.

First 18 miles are picturesque...and a fun run if you have trained for a steep down-hill. The last 8 miles, including the out-and-back, are absolutely miserable. The final 4-mile stretch down a busy road with anxious motorists on either side was really unpleasant. I ran next to a garbage truck for a stretch...stinky. Would encourage REVEL to look for other options over the last eight miles...especially the last four.

Lots of long runs. Not enough speed-work and downhill training.

Tie your laces tight...lots of slippage with the down-hill. Prepare for cool at the top and hot at the bottom. Long wait at the start, so bring something soft to sit on.

Drove in from Fort Collins...across scenic Wyoming.

4/5 Stars

Super fun; painful(!); disappointing in the end. But still, super-fun!!

yep. Personal worst. Oh well!

- The course is absolutely gorgeous: worth every minute of discomfort.
- The grade KILLED me. I'm a negative-splitter, but that was impossible to do on this course. The grade forces a fast start, so I was wrecked for the last 1/4 of the race. Darn!
- EVERY SINGLE VOLUNTEER was AWESOME. THEY are the ones that deserve MEDALS!

- Even though I am an ultra runner, my training CLEARLY did not include enough DOWNHILL running!
ha ha ha ha ha
- My training advice to others = do some serious downhill running. If your quads don't hurt the day after your downhill training session, find a steeper grade and train some more.

- This is a truly UNIQUE course; be ready for it!
- Bring EVEN WARMER pre-race clothes than you think you need. You'll be glad you did. (And if you don't need them, a skimpier-dressed fellow runner will be happy to share.
***Come with friends so you can share the pain and glory!***

- OMG: The band at the finish line was amazing. LOVED THEM!! And the local restaurants killed.
- 6 of us flew in from Toronto Ontario a day before race. Some stayed but I was one who had to leave right after, so I really didn't get to enjoy the area to its fullest.