5/5 Stars

It was just beautiful and the aid stations were just perfect the volunteers were amazing , and the scenery was breathtaking

I did !

Breathtaking !

I trained for 4 months and it was hard but I did it

Tontraub uphill

I ate ! And ate

5/5 Stars

Amazing course that was well supported. The weather was perfect. Well organized start line area with runner set corrals based on finish time. Very little course congestion.

At the end when I was struggling other runners asked if I was ok and encouraged me to keep going. Such a great race experience. It reminds me of the trail running community.

Yes. I set a 29 minute PR. This was a trail run to see how close to my BQ I was. I was on track until mile 21 when I had some GI issues.

I LOVE Revel Races! The atmosphere is so much different than a regular road race.

Gorgeous scenery. I loved running through the cloud covered mountain tops. The uphill sections at the beginning of the course were challenging due to both the altitude and elevation gain but were manageable. Downhill grade was perfect but I did t like how much the course flattened out at the end.

I have an amazing coach who trained me well. I ran 7-10 miles on a downhill course every week. I also completed a 16-mile long run down Mt Lemmon in training.

I ran a 5k, 01k, half marathon race challenge three weeks prior to this race in Paris, France. I had signed up prior to Big Bear. The running and international travel had a small impact on my final training runs.

Downhill training is key. The more you run downhill the better your body will be adapted for a Revel Race.

Use gravity to your advantage. It shouldn’t feel easy but it shouldn’t feel hard. Watch out for the banked curves downhill. Try to find the flattest spot so you don’t put too much pressure on your body. Throw away clothing is key. It’s always colder at the top than it is at the bottom. Too many runners dress for the cold and end up carrying their extra layers when they get too warm. Thursday is dollar day at Goodwill - take advantage. It doesn’t matter how ugly it is as long as it keeps you warm and it is easy to shed.

I traveled from Phoenix, AZ. We drove in Saturday and attended the expo and left after the race since I have to work Monday morning.

5/5 Stars

Running with my wife and the view on the way down

Yes

Picture perfect

Down load the Hal Higdon app

Grab a friend and run together

Had dinner in downtown Redlands.

4/5 Stars

I enjoyed running the course. I thought it was quite scenic and nice.

Yes. By 34 minutes. I did not qualify for Boston, but hopefully next year!!

The first 8 miles were fun and challenging. The next 12 were pretty easy and the last six were tougher than I expected. The scenery was great.

I trained pretty well until I got hurt two weeks from the race. I did one hill workout a week where I would run up this hill that was three miles up with 700 feet of elevation change. I would run up and down that once a week.

The main thing that I would do is dress differently. I wore a long sleeve and a running jacket for the entire race and I was comfortable in the beginning and hot at the end.

None, I am from Torrance, so not that much before or after.

4/5 Stars

The view. Great swag. Race directors (?)who gave instructions were knowledgeable. Great merchandise.

No

Beautiful course except at miles 10 to 11 when it narrowed down dramatically.

News to train downhill

Took lots of photos.

5/5 Stars

Very smooth; everyone was helpful and organized. I really enjoyed waiting for the Half to begin; I enjoyed the music and the clear skies and crisp air. The silhouette of the mountains was nice!

Yes; I improved my Half by 17 minutes!

First half of the Half was primarily down hill and scenic. The latter half of the Half (about mile 8 or 9) it was flat and residential and not as scenic.

Interval training; ran hills.

Be cautious not to start too fast ...

I was local; enjoyed the post race but didn't take any photos b/c I don't carry a phone w/ me during the race.

5/5 Stars

Great day running down!!

Yes. 19 min off previous PR

Loved it all. Wished we could’ve had one lane dedicated to runners though.

Train with the Loma Linda Lopers

Train for this

5/5 Stars

It was great , very organized, amazing volunteers, great fast course, PR on my half marathon, can’t wait to do it again next year , first time doing a Revel race and loved the experience

5/5 Stars

Great course!
Great efforts of the Revel Big Bear

No

Perfect!

More down hills training than regular

Cold in the early morning, keep warm for couple miles!

A group of runners from city of walnut

4/5 Stars

Beautiful course and perfect weather!

No, but I wasn’t well trained. Had I been more prepared- this would for sure be a PR course!

Fast and yet challenging