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Jan. 22, 2016
REVEL Race Series Newsletter January 2016
Mt Charleston

REVEL Mt Charleston: A Fast & Beautiful Destination Race

REVEL Mt Charleston is our newest event in Las Vegas. Combining breathtaking scenery, an incredibly fast downhill course, and an exciting destination, REVEL Mount Charleston is a marathon and half marathon for those looking for a spring getaway, a PR or BQ on a blazing fast course, and spectacular beauty.

REVEL Mt Charleston will debut on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Mount Charleston

Upcoming Price Increase

REVEL Mt Charleston has a price increase coming up at midnight on January 28. Save $10 by registering now! You don't want to miss this inagurual event that starts in the mountains above Las Vegas.

With dozens of entertainment options – ranging from full musical productions to magic shows to world-class concerts – the list of things to do in Las Vegas makes REVEL Mt Charleston an unmatched option for a spring marathon or half marathon destination race. If the beauty and serenity is more to your liking, the areas surrounding Las Vegas are full of state and national parks, conservation areas, and major sightseeing attractions such as the Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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Teams

REVEL With Your Teammates

When you and three or more running buddies form a team at a REVEL event, you get discounts and other added benefits! In 2014 and 2015, 128 different marathon teams and 307 half marathon teams competed at REVEL races. The average winning times in the team competitions were 3:12 for the marathon and 1:34 in the half marathon. Ready to see what your team can do? 

Register your team at a REVEL race and get ready for a fast, scenic, and fun competition!

 
Speed

Training Tip: Don't Skip Speed Work

REVEL is all about fast downhill courses. Whether it’s the marathon or half marathon PR that you’re chasing, our courses require some degree of downhill training to prepare. As you train, don’t overlook the value of speed work. You will want to prepare your legs to “turn over” faster than you are normally accustomed to. Look for more tips on speed work to prepare for downhill racing in our upcoming newsletters.

 
Half Qualifier

Qualify for Races With Your Half Marathon Time

Did you know that you can qualify for certain marathons and half marathons with your half marathon finishing time? A number of races offer guaranteed entry to runners who have completed a half marathon within a set time standard. REVEL's gorgeous and incredibly fast downhill half marathons are perfect for your half marathon PR or for punching your ticket into a time-qualifier race!

Race Calendar

 May 7, 2016 REVEL Mt Charleston
Las Vegas, NV

Price Increase Jan 29, 2016!

Jun. 12, 2016 REVEL Rockies
Denver, CO
Sep. 10, 2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood
Salt Lake City, UT
Nov. 12, 2016 REVEL Canyon City
Los Angeles, CA

Sponsor Highlight

Papa John’s Pizza has been proud to sponsor the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half and will be back again this year to give every finisher their fill of free Papa John's pizza! Papa John’s operates or franchises more than 4,700 restaurants worldwide and is the number 1 rated QSR pizza chain in customer satisfaction. Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John’s.

Team Highlight

So Cal Moms Run This Town

This is a shout out to the SoCal Moms Run This Town team. They had 182 participants at REVEL Canyon City in 2015. This makes them the largest REVEL team ever.

Teams of 12 or more get the option to purchase team shirts with your choice of color and team name.

Runner Highlight

Oldest Runner

The oldest REVEL runner in 2015 was 81 year-old John Strand. He ran the REVEL Canyon City half marathon with a time of 2:57. Check out the determination on his face as he crosses the finish line! Let John be your inspiration the next time you think you are getting too old to continue running.

Random Race Entry Giveaway

Winner

Congratulations to Oni Wimmler who ran the 2015 REVEL Rockies Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2016 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Oni, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.