5/5 Stars
This is race is the BEST! Race day began with jitters and excitement! It was so fun seeing everyone getting ready to run! This was my first marathon ever and I was so impressed with how prepared the staff and crew were for the race. The gloves and blanket given in our packages were needed as I was waiting to run! The canyon and the scenery were absolutely beautiful and refreshing as I was running :) I LOVED this race and I felt like a million bucks crossing the finishing line! The after party/events was fun and my family enjoyed cheering on me and everyone else there! THANK YOU REVEL!
Because this was my very first race, I didn't really have a goal time set. But in the end I wanted to finish the race in 2 hours and 30 mins. I completed my time in 2 hrs and 14 mins, which is an awesome time for me! I was actually surprised by me time and couldn't be any happier!
The course was so clean and smooth! I loved the mountains and trees and how refreshing it smelled as I ran! The elevation wasn't too bad for me either.
Training was good for me! I did a 12 week training course and was given advice from a few family and friends who are runners about training. Mentally and emotionally I was in good shape and physically I felt great. Next time I would definitely incorporate more strength training to help my muscles more in the end:)
Anyone can do this race! I have learned to stay hydrated, have really good running shoes, and train the best you can:) THANK YOU REVEL for an awesome experience!
The night before the race my husband took me out for a lovely dinner! After the race my family enjoyed the rest of the events going on at the end and went out to celebrate afterwards! This was a big accomplishment for me! Bucket list checked :)
Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon was the highlight of my week!!!!
Beautiful course. Amazing support even at the hotel we stayed at. I loved every second.
Yes, by 4 minutes - would have been more if I had trained for the downhill at altitude. Next time!
Fast, fun and beautiful.
All my running was a sea level. No hill training or altitude training.
Make sure to bring warm clothes (layers) at the start, it was freezing!
Came in from San Diego, California. Didn't really do much before the race. After we attended the Tim McGraw concert that evening.
When can I sign up for 2016! I cannot wait to run this again.
Everything was perfect from the weather, the course, the volunteers and aid stations. I PR'd and also qualified for Boston. I couldn't have been more happy and more sore.
Yes, by 11 minutes. I also qualified for Boston.
The absolute best course I have run. The scenery is magnificent. I will be back next year.
I train hard for marathons. I h ave run 11 of them and run year-round. Thankfully I live in a place with hills and mountains. They helped prepare me for this downhill race.
Work hard and enjoy it!
I love driving up Big Cottonwood Canyon. I love walking around Silver Lake. Of course we had to visit some of the local restaurants and my wife goes shopping. We traveled from Vernal, Utah.
2 hours on a gorgeous, downhill course...nothing but music in my ears and amazing scenery, love this event! Really enjoy starting in the dark & cooler temps then feeling it warm up on the way down...stars and moon were spectacular prior to start @ Tanner.
I believe this was a PR for me, I know it was more than 10-minutes ahead of my SLC half back in April. But I don't do these so much for time as for the event and the course...both here are top notch IMHO.
Gentle downhill with some level areas...surrounded by granite cliffs & trees beginning to change to fall colors, all back lit by rising sun. After driving this canyon for years to ski, bike, hike, etc...it's so cool to have it basically all to yourself. And hundreds of your closest friends!
Ashamed to say not much. More of a jogger than a "runner", I usually only have time for 1 morning a week, Sat or Sun, usually about 6 miles. Then 2 or 3 times on machines @ gym.
Pace yourself, esp the first 2-3 miles...and depending how you handle the cold, layers. It's pretty chilly to start (upper 40's low 50's ?) but it warms up fast. If you can go light to start you'll be glad by mile 4-5.
All the way from Murray, Utah! (We live like 3-miles from the finish line)
A little nervous at beggining of race. This was my first half marathon . Once it started it was just amazing. The view was beautiful all the runners supporting on everyone. One word AMAZING
No I did not.
The course was just plain beautiful. Lots of green, waterfalls.
I definately not train well. I would definately train better next time. My advice would be to train better.
Wear double socks or something, i ended up getting blisters like on mile 10 and it made it a little difficult towards the end.
I did after, went to Temple Squares. I drove from Phoenix AZ
Love the race i am really thinking about doing it next year again.
Love the race
Love the course. Weather couldn't have been better. Great finish line goodies!
No, Nebo 1/2 is still my PR, but this was pretty close, about a two minute difference.
I loved the gradual downhill. Not too steep, my calves were fine during and after the race which is nice. The leaves are starting to turn colors and it was beautiful!
I stay trained for half marathons all year long.
Try not to over-stress it. Do your best and enjoy it. I've made some awesome running friends over the years. Always have a good pair of shoes, and socks are just as important to me. On a down hill race like this, I also like to Vaseline my feet, so as not to wear any bilsters.
Nothing really. Came from Spanish Fork.
Overall I really enjoyed this race!
It was my second half-marathon. I liked it a lot. Well organized.
Yes, I was 10 minutes faster:)
It was easy to run downhill. It was way harder to go through the city part. Felt like I was running on send.
No training. I participate in this events for fun.
Have fun with it. Don't stress, just you and the road.
Arriving to the start line was dark, and cold. Spirits were high, and I don't think I heard anyone complain about the chilly mountain air, as we were all huddled together with the foil emergency blankets provided by race sponsors. The course was incredible, with the most breathtakingly beautiful view, plenty of aid stations, and happy volunteers ready to high-five you with a cup of Gatorade in hand!
I hit a new PR of 1:51:06! Not BQ, but there was a time I never thought it possible to get a sub 2:00 time, which I did, barely, three years ago, then beat that by eight minutes at Revel BC!
Breathtaking views, manageable grade for the most part, (a few points I had to slow myself down so I wouldn't fall), and it was nice that it got easier and easier to breathe as we descended into the valley.
I've been training consistently for almost a year, but my hill/mountain training should have been more of a focus. Even running as frequently as I do, not being accustomed to that much of a decline hammered my body, and I'm still having ibuprofen for breakfast two days later ;)
Train for the terrain you're going to be racing! Bring a disposable sweatshirt (one you can toss when you warm up), don't eat crap the day before, or race day. Remember how much running speeds tour digestive gears when you're choosing your pre-race fuel!
I live in the area, so not much. But had I traveled here, I would have spent a day in Park City, going down the Alpine Slide, then some mild hiking on one of the many trails there, and shopped on Main Street, concluded by a summer concert at Deer Valley Resort!
Love this race! Race directing is right on with number of potties, aid station management, after race recovery, awesome shirt, etc.The only thing this year that was weird, there was NO gun, or music, or person on a mega-phone for starting. Runners were still sitting on the ground up by the potties when people started running. The count-down or announcer type person is such a good idea.
No, but I didn't expect to. :)
LOVE the canyon...it's my fake trail running. (haha)
I usually run approx. 20-30 miles/week and a handful of Half marathons a year. I need to remember to train on downhill prior.
downhill training is a must for better recoverybe early, don't plan on the last bus
talked with friends, but nothing really
Thank you so much!
It was my first Big Cottonwood Half, and I have to say it was very well done. I have run over 65 haves and was very impressed by the expo and the transportation. The canyon was beautiful and the aid stations and water stops were awesome. You put on a great race!!!
no, I got sick at mile 6 and 9 and had to use the porta potties:(
Beautiful!!!! I grew up in SLC and have always loved Big Cottonwood Canyon summer and winter.
I try to run a half marathon every other month, so my training is just kind of the same all the time. I just make sure I get an 11 miler in 2 Weeks before the race. I usually run between 15-20 miles a week.
Plan on having sore legs for a few days after. Roll and I swim after to relieve the pain.
I stayed at my daughters and enjoyed eating and hanging out in SLC.
Well done !
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