5/5 Stars

I was super anxious to start the race since it was my first half merathon didn’t really know what to expect I really loved how people were just so encouraging throughout the course

I set an RP to finishe within 3 hrs
I RP 1:43 way better than what I expected

The scenery was amazing definitely would have loved to have run the full merthone to see more of the beautiful view

I heard about the Marathon/half marathon about two months before the race I wanted to challenge myself so I trained abou 4-5 days a week 2-3 miles every day . I wish I would have pushed myself a little harder and ran more miles a day so I would have gotten a better time.

just have fun just remember it’s a memory your making and even when you feel like giving up just push yourself harder it will be worth it at the end when your done and you gave it all you had to give. Dress warm so your muscles stay warm if you take a sweater/sweats take something your not going to miss if you lose also make sure you take actual running shoes with good padding you don’t want to get shinsplints they are not fun to have

I traveled from Azusa not that far about an hour away arrived about 45 min before the race stared

5/5 Stars

Everything about REVEL Big Bear was nearly perfect! This was a no expectations race for me coming off cancer surgery only 5 months prior. My goal was to finish as strong as I started. The course was perfectly designed to allow me to execute a near flawless race. By the time I reached the 20 mile mark, I knew that I was in the window for my first ever BQ. By the time I reached Mile 24, it was in the bag! I was completely numb from the emotion when I crossed the finish line. Thank you REVEL for allowing me to achieve a dream that I've been literally chasing for over 10 years. To do it coming of cancer just made it even more other worldly. October 14 2018 will be a day I never forget!

Yes! PR'd by over 30 minutes including a +7 minute BQ for 2020!

The course was extremely fast. Coach Paul's course seminar laid it out perfectly. By breaking up the course into 6 separate segments (Warm Up, Slow But Steady, Rolling Downhill, Pick Up Speed, Accelerate, Fast Finish), it made the race execution pretty simple and not so overwhelming. Add the perfectly cool fall temperature and it was a race that was going to see a lot of PRs and BQs.

My training was a bit unusual since I also had to account for recovery from cancer surgery. Ideally I would have executed a 4 - 5 month training cycle between 160 - 180 mile months. Because I needed time to recover from my surgery, my full training cycle was about 3 months including back to back +200 mile months to make up for the lost training miles. I ran the old REVEL Canyon City course a month before Big Bear to get some extended downhill training and I also did bi-weekly long runs with mile hill repeats. The downhill training is really key in assuring a solid performance on race day.

I would recommend that you definitely run this race. Train properly and maintain a good nutrition plan. You will achieve all the success on this course by doing so. If you decide to run this race, follow the REVEL Race Series Facebook page to get all the advice and tips you need from training, to course reviews, to race day logistics, etc. The crew at REVEL do their very best to make sure all their runners have the best possible race day experience.

I traveled from Pasadena so I didn't really stick around very long after the post-race celebration.

5/5 Stars

Had great experience through out the race. At the finish line, we were supposed to take the shuttle to the Big Bear High School. Shuttles were running late. Jared managed the whole episode so well that this episode turned into a sweet experience as opposed to the bitter one. Jared took care of all the folks who were waiting and keep them well informed.

Yes.

It is a fast course with significant downhill. However, half course has lot of flat and uphill too. That makes it challenging,

It was great. My max. distance was 12 miles.

Definitely pace yourself. Initial downhill miles may be tempting. Keep in mind that it is 13 miles and you got to save some juice for the last 3 miles that are more flat.

We traveled from Gilbert AZ on Thursday and enjoyed 2 nights in the Phelan, CA. Had some great hiking done on Friday. Saturday was fun at the expo. It was a wet expo. On Sunday after the race, we are not really sure what happened. We were too drunk to remember. LOL.

5/5 Stars

This was the first race I ran the whole 13 miles. First all downhill race Made a few new friends

Yes. Shaved 15 minutes off

Perfect.
Loved that you had stations every two miles

Run 3 days a week. Didn’t train much for this. Last minute thing I will train for next year and try to pr again

Only bring what you need.

We bbq after

5/5 Stars

My first revel elevation run. Excited and a little scared.

Yes did my PR shaved off 13min.

Beautiful Mountains and perfect weather. All downhill all the way through 10th miles

Run 3 to 4 times a week gym or outdoors

Don’t give up and carry light.
Wear sunscreen,proper gear and wear your best running shoes.

Rented a caben and stayed overnight. Did not do much but we enjoy our togetherness among friends. We were entertained by karaoke and pool games.

Travel from San Diego

5/5 Stars

Absolutely PR’d. Unfortunately I’m not fast enough for a BQ. Maybe one day it will be mine.

Beautiful course hands down. Definitely hard on the body but probably worth it.

Actually I did two training long runs on this course prior. Perhaps more speed work and some extra strength training on the inner thighs. Make sure you train for down hill. It’s a whole different world.

Lots of local hotels. Perhaps near hospitality. Hilton and Marriott. Which also has all the local eating spots. It’s Cali so warm weather clothes with maybe one or two slight chill days.

5/5 Stars

Woke up at 4:00 am - made my way to the buses. Ride up to the start! Great vibe at the start; great people! Ran; finished; celebrated!!!

Yes - beat my BQ by 24 minutes!!! Beat my best Revel by 7 minutes!!!

A little surprising. I don't review a course before I run it - so I was surprise to have several uphills in the first 7 miles. Notices that we only defended about 1,600 ft by mile 9. Smoked the course from mile 9 to about 17.

I just run - work up to a 20 miler 2-3 weeks prior. Never made it to 20 this time around!!! 18 max this time

Be prepared to be sore!!! Steps will be your enemy.

Went to downtown Redlands. Orange Avenue Alley was really neat!

5/5 Stars

Really liked the announcement as you hit the finish line. Thank you.

Yes

Very fast. Course. Many runners fell. Beautiful scenery.

I lost speed after mile 10. I need to do more 10 plus mile runs

I would not stay in Big Bear. Very inconvenient

Nothing

5/5 Stars

Yes I did! By 3 minutes

Great and tough at the same time.

5/5 Stars

Beautiful!
My most memorable experience was being able to join my daughter Sheri Shimko and Granddaughter Ericka Butler in this event. Three generations!!!

This was my First official event!
Did better than I thought!

The course was beautiful!
The mountain scenery was fantastic!

I should have prepared better.
I know I could have done better had I trained more.

Practice makes perfect!
Train and “Just keep running, running, running!

Spending time with my daughter and granddaughter who traveled from Washington and Texas just for this event! They gave me encouragement and support that I could complete the race! I did it! and I am blessed!