5/5 Stars

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.

5/5 Stars

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!

5/5 Stars

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 recovery
be early, don't plan on the last bus

talked with friends, but nothing really

5/5 Stars

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.

5/5 Stars

5/5 Stars

Absolutely beautiful scenery! Lots of port-a-potties at the start! Could of had a few more at the first few aid stations. Nerves make a lot of people have to go in the first few miles. Very organized and smooth. Ran it with my husband and daughter and felt great!

Didn't set a PR but I had decided to stay with my husband and daughter and enjoy the scenery and the company.

Breathtakingly beautiful. Nice and cool temps. Most downhill I have ever done.

I usually run 3 or 4 shorter runs (4 to 6 miles) during the week and then run a longer one (10 to 12 miles) on Saturdays. Could have used some more down hill training.

Train for the downhill.

We live in the area.

5/5 Stars

I almost can't walk but the experience was amazing.
I loved the trail the view, the organization and the people's nice.
Was great.

5/5 Stars

The cold at the beginning was a bonding experience. I made quite a few new friends. The course started out with a slow downhill warm-up and got fast quickly. It was quite a shock to exit the canyon into the full heat and sun.

I took four minutes off my PR. I might have done even better but there were significant lines at every aid station for the toilets. I spent at least five minutes waiting to pee.

My training worked perfectly. I did a lot of mountain biking and weight lifting; focusing my efforts on my quads. I did a practice three mile run on a steep grade while wearing a weighted vest to test my race day plan. Short strides are key to the steeps. Tape your knees!

Stay at one of the race hotels. Residence Inn had a breakfast set up for race day; we were able to pack what we wanted. The buses took us directly from the hotel to the starting line.

I drove in from Fraser, Colorado. It was my first Revel, so I volunteered for packet pickup to get as much information as possible. I had as much fun volunteering as I did running.

5/5 Stars

The race was very well-organized and supported. There were a lot of runners, and everything seemed to go seamlessly.

Nope.

The course was very scenic and fun. I'm local, so the elevation was not an issue. The grade was a bit steep at times.

I honestly did not train much for this one. I'm sure that I would have done much better than my 1:38 finish had I prepared.

Train!

I'm local, so I went home right after the race. This was my first year and I'll definitely be signing up for next year.

4/5 Stars

Great day!

Yes. By 10 minutes. First time after 10 marathons that I came in under 4. Did not BQ.

Love the grade, scenery. Out and back still a killer but I knew what to expect from running this last year.