4/5 Stars

Great race day, could have had more space in the finish area.

I didn't, but the person I was running with did.

Great course, definitely fast.

Based on how my back feels I should have run more down hills

Bring enough to stay warm at the start.

Not much, just came down and ran then when home.

4/5 Stars

The canyon part of the marathon was amazing! The highway running was horrible! This is the only reason I didn't give this race 5 stars. The organization and the volunteers were all awesome.

No I was on pace to PR by 12 minutes until the out and back on the highway....

Canyon amazing! The course up to mile 18 is probably one of my favorites. After that not so much.

I actually live in Maryland, at sea level, so I tried to do some trail running in the mountains to prepare. I was tough because we have "hills" not mountains. My advise is to train with down hill and train your quads and calves.

If you are from the east coast arrive several days early to get used to the time change and the elevation.

Hiking in the canyon was fun. It's so beautiful. I traveled from Maryland. Overall I had a wonderful time. If I did this race again I would stick to the half.

5/5 Stars

it was awesome

yes - i dit

its fine - and this is BQ race and there are critical segments which the runners could have skipped and i have confirmation from my friends that a few of the full marathon runners skipped certain segments - e.g. - between miles 18 to 23 there is no scanner to monitor if runners are completing that section

and similarly there is no scanner between miles 3 and 4.5 loop - again which the runners could have easily skipped - net net by running around 20 miles - they could have easily skipped 6 miles and get BQ easily - i don't think this is a good idea

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5/5 Stars

It was the best course race ever!! Beautiful and fast!!

YES! I PR'ed by 47 min. And qualified for Boston thanks to the 3:40 pace girl, who pushed and encouraged me!!

Beautiful and fast! Loved the downhills, whiched helped me qualify!!

Trained 3 days a week with a longer run on Saturdays.

Wear warm great but something to be able to peel away!!
Great race, the best!

EAT!!
Purple Turtle In PG!

5/5 Stars

Beautiful course but tough - especially miles 19-22. Day was a little warm. Excellent volunteers and police support. Good organization. Traffic was congested at the start line.

No - too old for that :) I was a few minutes off qualifying for Boston.

Starting area is amazing as the sun rises in the east. Down the canyon is beautiful but it is difficult to find the right pace in order to ensure you have enough energy for the last 7 miles. The stretch on Wasatch Blvd was difficult, especially being in the full sun.

Standard base during the week with long runs on weekends. Unfortunately I have been out of town for much of the last four weeks which threw off my training.

Be careful on pacing yourself. The last 7 are difficult.

Nothing much before, hung around the finish line at the end which was fun.

5/5 Stars

Everything about the race was amazing! From the aid stations to the volunteers. The finish line was amazing! I would do this race over and over and over! Revel makes the race seem that much easier!

This was my first half marathon I've ever done. I'm not a runner by any means but if I had a PR I'm sure I would have beaten that today!

The course was beautiful the whole way down! Beautiful mountain peaks shoot up behind wonderful trees and the sounds of a rushing river. The fresh air fills your lungs and the pure joy of running shines!

Unfortunately I must admit I didn't train at all for this race. I plan on training for next year! Then I'll neat my PR by far!

This course does most if the work. If you're a beginner like me...take your time and let the hills do the work. Carbo load and enjoy the run!

Before the race it was a little chilly...but cuddling up under a blanket is perfect! After the race was amazing! Live music and great food is a great way to celebrate an accomplishment like this!

5/5 Stars

Was amazing!! So grateful for aid stations and drinks and fruit. Huge help felt supported.

1st marathon just happy I finished.

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing-- not a fan of Wasatch that was the most challenging which was a bummer being towards the end. That was my body breaking down having to go up hill. It was a fantastic course.

Train more uphill -- I didn't expect that much. I trained downhill and it felt great. I need to prep more meal wise the week before and intake more water possibly. Train downhill for sure that saved me.

Don't do anything new day of race.

Local-- didn't do much but getting excited for race day.

3/5 Stars

The race started great. I had a great pace going through mile 19 until the 4 mile out and back. That killed it for me. It was far too hot and I hated that 4 miles. This was my 5th marathon. I felt pretty well prepared but was pretty disappointed in the last 8 miles of the course.

No. I was on track to BQ but lost it at the out and back.

Running down the canyon was fast and beautiful. It was steep but I made great time. I really didn't like running along the traffic for he last 4 miles. I was breathing exhaust the whole time.

I trained hard. I'd add more downhill training and maybe some speed work.

Plan on being miserable for the last 8 miles. The fast beginning was not enough to make up for the crappy out and back.

I traveled from Eagle Mountain.

4/5 Stars

This is a great race, well organized. Beautiful course. The great helpers along the so helpful and encouraging. The best cop in ever in the last three miles standing there giving everyone high fives and telling them we got this. The 2:10 pacer who encouraged told me there's no walking and that I've got this and made me get through the last few miles.

I did PR. By almost 12 minutes, I only ran the half so couldn't qualify for Boston.

Love running in the canyon. The finish is in a good place this year.

I would train more consistently. I got injured and missed a few longer runs. But loved being able to do a practice down the actual race course. Did hill training but also a lot of downhill runs.

Dress in layers for the start while waiting up the canyon.

I got to the start just in time for the start of the race. In the finish I had my toddler with me and he loved all the tents for the food, drinks. Loved the handing out of cold towels at the finish and the sports massages. The music and sitting areas were cool also. Maybe sign things up a little better. I couldn't find the timing tent to get my time postcard which I missed. But otherwise really no complaint. The medals are awesome. Maybe go back to the drop bags you had a 2 years ago. Mine broke and I had to find a way to secure my items before the start of the race.

Utah county is where I live, and travelled from.

4/5 Stars

I was undertrained so I'm glad I actually finished. Please put more porta potties at the first aid station. I had to wait 10 minutes in line because there were only 5. I saw only a few people waiting at the others. Aid stations were great and course was beautiful. Love that the swag bag included the foil blanket and gloves. Would've liked a few bonfires at the start to help with warmth or maybe hot cocoa

Nope, not even close due to lack of training.

Beautiful and SUPER steep downhills. I was unprepared for how steep some of those sections were. It was really nice to be out of the sun for the first 9-10 miles though but got really hot the rest of the way. More aid stations there would help!

I had some injuries I was fighting so I only did pne long run each week and only got to 9.5 miles. I did not train on enough of a downhill for this race.

Train on steep downhills so you are ready for them!

I live close (Davis County) but with the early bus load window, we had to spend the night at a nearby hotel so we did dinner and that. The expo was fun but could've had a few more vendors.