5/5 Stars

cold from the beginning but warmed up after 2 miles so it was a very good race

yes

beautiful scenery, rough

Not enough, my first run downhill so I have problem with my upper thigh and my toes (hurt really bad)

Train with downhill at least 3-4 times, longer distance if possible up to 22 miles and the last advice, make sure your shoe at least 1 inches longer than your foot.

Taking pictures

4/5 Stars

This was my 3rd Revel race - I really enjoy them! Looking forward to the next one.

A little stressful when the bus took the half marathon route, had to turn around and was late arriving to start. National anthem was starting as we got off bus. Course was nice except for the last 2-3 miles. Locals didn't seem very supportive. Cars were driving in the lane blocked for runners.

No - missed it by 3 minutes. My PR was the full marathon at Mt. Charleston.

Enjoyed course until mile 21 or 22. Final miles were too flat and not scenic.
Enjoyed the mountain scenery and running through the fog - beautiful! First half of marathon was really pretty. Grade was nice (except at end). Wish you could find a course that doesn't flatten so much at the end. Those last few flat miles feel really hard on tired legs.
Elevation was good.

Downhill training runs are a definite plus.
Do plenty of downhill training runs and speed work. Practice running downhill and then flat for a few miles.

Shop at thrift store for throw-away jacket and sweat pants. Remember ear muffs for standing around before race.
Old Spaghetti Factory was great for carb loading.
Flew into Ontario from Albuquerque. Ontario Airport was super convenient to Expo and race buses.

Visited Lake Arrowhead Village and Big Bear Village.

Stayed at Country Inn & Suites - paid $189/night. Room was very loud. They did not offer any breakfast on race morning. Pull out couch in room was really dirty and old. Would not stay at this hotel again. You should reconsider using them again as host hotel next year.

The rain at Expo prevented us from spending time at the vendor tents. Wish it had been inside.

Didn't like that the shirts were the same color and basic design as Revel Rockies. I would have purchased additional shirts if they were noticeably different.

5/5 Stars

Buses were a bit slow, but that meant less time waiting in the cold! I fueled exactly as I had in training, and it worked wonderfully. Course was beautiful, and I crossed the finish line much faster than I had anticipated!

I did, by over an HOUR. BQ +2 minutes!

Beautiful and VERY fast. A quieter course, which I personally love. The last few miles were only ok, but I feel like by that point, it doesn't make a huge difference.

Overall, I would do more downhill training. I ran ~50 miles a week, and this seemed like a good amount of training - 1-2 speed workouts a week and a long run, plus easy miles.

Don't stress about the small things.

Flew in from CO the day before, so we didn't have much time to do anything before the race. We went to Disneyland the next day. No regrets, although my legs may tell a different story.

5/5 Stars

Awesome course.

5/5 Stars

IERC had about 80 members at the race - so great seeing so many friends on the course and PR with most of them!

Yes! By 10 minutes over Revel Canyon.

Perfect.

I just run regularly, don't really train specifically for a race... although it would probably help! Advice... runners need to cross train - squats are your friend.

Figure out what works for you during your training runs, not on race day.

Live relatively local.

5/5 Stars

It was perfect weather - Finally!!

Yes!!! OMG.. By 19 minutes!! My best for a half before I ran this course was 2:19 and I got 2:00.27!! I only ran the half ( as I am running Mt Lemmon in few weeks for the full). I will definitely run Big Bear full next year and see if I get to my goal! Great course!

Very strong downhill and then for about 4 miles it flattens out as it goes into the town.

I am a LA Leggers.. I train all year and run between 2-3 marathons per year. I train on a lot of hills and downhills ( uphills are speed in disguise).

Always put vasaline on your feet before you run (at least if your running more than 10 miles).

We ate at a very good Mediterranean restaurant.

4/5 Stars

Weather wasn't good, but not your fault. The course was okay. The last half could have been a little better. Would like more people along the route to cheer. Overall I did enjoy it. My son and a niece ran as well. We will do more revel runs.

First run so yes here. Also I did pr overall. Have run 3 halves so far. Pr bu 9 minutes.

Nice. Love the mountains didnt like the flat. Would rather have more mountains.

I didnt train like I wanted. I train by myself around my house when I have the time. I'm very busy so training is not as easy as it is for some.

Train more before. Do it for fun not for the race. Find some friends or relatives to do it with you.

Went to big bear lake. Shopped there. Rented a cabin and enjoyed the hot tub and the wood stove. My wife and I traveled from texas, my niece from Indiana, and my son from burbank.

5/5 Stars

Got up before 2am, met up with friends and carpooled to the race. Met up with more friends at the start area and watched the fog blow and out like a giant dragon was breathing nearby. Had a good start and ran with the 2 hour pacer for the first 4 miles and left them behind at a water stop. Ran a really fun first 8 miles, then a difficult 3 miles, and really didn't have any fun at all on those last 2. :)

Yes, this was my first half marathon where I broke 2 hours. I PR'd by about 4 and half minutes over my previous fastest half marathon back in 2011.

The first 6-7 miles were very scenic, running out of the mountains. After mile 9, it was pretty bleh. The grade and elevation were great for the first 11 miles, then it flattened out enough that even if it was still downhill it really didn't feel like it, especially that last mile when we turned on Opal. That mile was grim.

Trained a lot on downhills. Came out to the course and ran the first10-12 miles several times so that I knew the grade, the curves, the uphills. I did regular speed work and tempo runs in addition to the long runs and cross training. I probably ran about 25-30 miles/week.
Next time I might start slower and try to hold to a more consistent pace for those beginning miles.
I'd advise folks planning to do this race to really, seriously, train on long downhills. It makes a world of difference. A day after the race and I was walking like a normal human... many of the other folks I know are still feeling wrecked.

Don't expect that the weather we had for this race is normal. The weather we had was outstandingly good and really unusual for Redlands in October... expect hot and windy.
Course tips? Don't expect the hills to carry you to the finish, those last couple miles feel flat.

I live about 45 miles away in Diamond Bar, so we didn't really hang around in the area before or after (aside from the post-race festival area).

5/5 Stars

Hardest accomplishment of my life!! Love the support group at the last three miles. Charlotte helped me stretch and motivated me to continue with my last three miles. I love her!

Yes but because it was my first. Lol

9 miles was hard!! Not all downhill. Wasn’t expecting all the hills/incline.

Could have trained much harder.

Train Train and Train

5/5 Stars

Early arrival to the parking lot on Hospitality Lane in SB, the view of the cloud cover over the valley from the half marathon start in Forest Falls, running down through the canyon on Highway 38 ... and the post-race donut with sprinkles!

No, wasn't in PR shape, but it is in my top three fastest for the half marathon distance.

Very scenic.

It wasn't what I had planned out due to a bunch of circumstances, but to run a half as fast as I did was a credit to the course. Advice: Be consistent, stick to your training plan, make sure you get a least a day a week when you're running a 10K pace tempo run with high foot turnover.

Be consistent in training.

I'm local, so aside from the race, it was a "typical" weekend for me.