5/5 Stars

I was very well organized and better quality race. Yes, you guys did good job.

Yes, 3:05 sharp...and I liked it.

The course was easier in some ways but harder the other way. My first downhill course and the impact on the body was more than I expected.

I train 3 times a week, up to 10 miles each during the week and 1 long one, up to 20 miles.
I think training is the only way to cover full distance...

Training...interval...good food and rest...on your pace

I ran a booth at the expo in a rain...LOL

3/5 Stars

I have been participating about 50 full marathon since 2015.
Big bear marathon is my 1st marathon for descending course.
Race day, the whether was perfect to run and cloud spreaded in the mountain was put me in romantic mood so I can not help taking so many photo shot during the race that make me fail BQ by 15 seconds. Oh my god!!!
I had a BQ at Long Beach Marathon at 2008 by3;45:23. My target time now 4:00hrs.

Cource is good. but there are some hollowed road surface in center line which would hurt
ankle hurt to the runners.

Descending course is different with others. It is necessary to train at descending place.

First half should be slow run than your target pace and 2nd half shall be your target pace.

beer gaeden was good.

I have traveld with my team( LA Runners Club) runners and suppotors(15 participants and 18 supportors). We have enjoyed very much.

5/5 Stars

Haven’t run hat fast in 18 years!

4 min from my PR

Fast, beautiful and easy

Trained 20-25 miles a week. Cross train and intervals 2x a week

5/5 Stars

Excellent

Yes

Beautiful. Mostly for the first 18-20 miles then more urban than I care for in a race but the mountain parts were incredible.

I did not do a lot of downhill specific training which hurt me near the end.

Train downhill.

5/5 Stars

Overall, it was well organized and all the logistics worked out perfectly. Bus loading and unloading were fairly smooth without much waiting. The course is so beautiful and running down from above the clouds was simply amazing!

This was my second full marathon. Yes, I beat my first marathon by 28 minutes, and yes, I am Boston Qualified! My husband also ran the race and he PR'ed by 21 minutes, and is also Boston qualified!

The scenery for the first 20 miles is absolutely breathtaking! The first 9 miles have some uphill slopes, but not a big deal for me since I live in Southern California. The elevation is not an issue either since I often hike in the mountains above 6000 feet. I really enjoyed the downhill run and there is no issue at all on my knees. The weather was also perfect!

For the last 3 months, I ran 45-60 miles each week most of the time. I only did one long run of 20 miles three weeks before the race. I didn't train in particular for the downhill run since in Southern California, there is really no flat course, and you have to run up and down all the time. I summited the San Gogornio (over 13,000 feet) a week before the race, and I think it also helped me get prepared for the race.

Shoes! I already got my shoes half a size bigger, but my toes still hurt afterwards. Also, bring warm clothing to the start area since the temperatures might be in 30s. I brought an old blanket and just left it next to the start area right before the run started. Another thing I did was that I cut open a pair of crew socks and used them as arm warmers. I threw them away at mile 4.

We drove to the start line the day before and left for home right after the race.

5/5 Stars

Very confident because we trained the route segments twice. Logistics worked very well and weather was fantastic.
Great experience

Kinda. I was 3 minuts slower than my PR 3 years ago in SurfCity and 17 seconds slower than my last year Huntsville but I am really happy because I am aging and this kind of races keep me competitive. Yes I BQd in this race too!

Fast but balanced. Love it

We did a regular marathon preparation including 2 times training this route from start to mile 15 and start to mile 21. Helped us to be prepared in altitude, road changes and stay focused on adjustments

Prepare physically and be smart knowing your route

Toilet time and pics.
I am local from Fontana California

4/5 Stars

AWESOME

PR AND BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFIED MADE IN 4:07 FOR 4:20

IT WAS WONDERFUL WEATHER AND COURSE

PREPAIRED

5/5 Stars

My friends Kristin ( veteran of 120+ half marathons and multiple marathons ) and Bob ( 80 year old L.A. Marathon Legacy and veteran of 150+ marathons and Ultras, including 5 Boston Marathons ) carpooled with me to what we would later agree was one of the best events we have participated in. She was very excited and encouraged by her effort. He ran an Age Group course record of 2:11:11and I was 2/21 in 1:40:44 in the 65-69 A.G. I AM, however, questioning just how important going downstairs in my house truly is for the next few days!
The complete experience, including pre event correspondence with Anna, was professional, educated and worthy of sharing with our friends and teammates. We're looking forward to Mt. Charleston! I SHOULD be able to walk by then! Thank you, ALL, including the great volunteers!

I did not P.R. But I've been racing since 1967 and Father Time frowns upon P.R.s at this stage in life. It WAS, however, about 10 minutes faster than I expected! ( 1:40:44 ) Had I not cramped at mile 8, I would have easily gone sub 1:40. The goal was to see how well my 80 year old training buddy of 35+ years would handle a Revel "downhill" event. We will be trying to get hime to Boston one more time in Mt. Charleston as a result of his terrific 2:11 at Big Bear!

FAST, IF you don't break! Especially fast in the first three to four miles. Very scenic in the first half and friendly fans in the second half! Despite being a veteran of 51 years of racing, the course reminded me that sub 7 miles come at a price when you're 66! But, like childbirth, the pain will eventually go away and I'll likely be back for another go!

Do NOT underestimate the value of training on long downhill routes! I live in the hills and thought I would be well prepared. But the ease of running fast early in a race has it's price. The advice given to us prior to the event was spot on. Take it seriously. I would have been 3-4 minutes faster had I not cramped in the 8th mile. Patience is a virtue.

Read the previous comment AGAIN! Be prepared for any and all weather conditions. And, above all, HAVE FUN!

We're local So Cal runners and had about an hour drive to the busses. Pre race routine was, well, routine. Fortunately, the rain had just passed and the conditions were ideal. The trip home was pleasant and uneventful until I realized I lived in a two story house! What was said next need not be repeated here!

5/5 Stars

Cold beginning, but perfect weather.

YES! By 6 minutes.

Mostly downhill except for mile 8. Beautiful scenery. Traffic was scary at times. A red BMW stands out for screaming past us.

Pasadena Pacers training - included 2 downhill trainings. Worked fabulous.

Don't wear headphones! I saw one runner grab one who was wearing headphones and ignoring us yelling to move over as buses approached from behind.

Wear 2 mylar blankets.

gather as a team with pasadena pacers.

5/5 Stars

Awesome start,.. not too much wait till start time ... beer garden was great

Fast and beautiful ... except mile 7 , no cups for water or Gatorade

Don't forget your throw aways