5/5 Stars

Started way early and way cold, but ended so nicely!

Yes... 14 minutes faster than my prior PR.

Really great course for sure. Scenic and picturesque.

I didn’t really train... i just stay trained.

Bring warm clothes for the top of the mountain.

Not much... headed out of town. Nashville TN

5/5 Stars

Was my first half marathon at the age of 60. I really appreciated the organized transport and bag check-ins. Everyone there was very welcoming and helpful. Great energy from your volunteers and workers. Loved the goodies after the race, especially the donuts and pizza. I will sign up for another Revel run race soon!

My first time doing a half marathon. There was definitely no worries that I had the time to finish one.

I liked the course alot. Beautiful and breathtaking.

I've trained through Fleet Feet Rancho Cucamonga. They have a beginning runners class called No Boundaries which is one of the best classes out there for couch to 5k and beyond goals.

Don't let the weather intimadate you. Many layers helped me but the space blanket was appreciated.

We had a great group from our running club: some old and some new. Making a team was great.

5/5 Stars

Everything went so smoothly!

No, but i had not train enough, next year I’ll be ready for my PR!

Wonderful !

Not enough training , but will start training for the LA Marathon soon!

Train to down run down hills!

Loved the University of Redlands! And the whole city of San Bernardino!

4/5 Stars

Shuttle bus parking was well organized. Easy to get dropped off/park and load the bus in less than 15 minutes. Excellent set up at the half marathon start. LOVED all the port-o-lets set up and the bright lights. I didn't check a bag, but nearly everyone I came across with an orange bag kept asking when the truck would arrive, then there was a last minute rush to get the bags loaded. Thanks for the emergency blankets. Gloves were so nice to have for the first 3 miles. After that though, I felt bad because runners were jettisoning their gloves on the side of the highway far away from the nearest aid station/trash can. So much litter. Excellent views, FAST course. Since I'm in LA, I'll miss the easy access to the Azusa location, but this isn't too bad as a day trip/overnight. Would do it again.

No PR, but improved my rolling average by about 12 minutes. Thanks!!

Virtually downhill the whole way (I think there's a point around mile 8 where it climbed slightly, but that was no big deal). Very scenic nearly all the way down into the town. Downhill does make things more challenging on the quads, but it's a fair price to pay for a fast time.

I would train running down paved roads a little more.

Train on downhill grades. Get shoes with more room in the toe box (I had blisters ON MY TOES, yikes!). Dress in layers near the top, or bring an emergency blanket. Enjoy the scenery on the way down because it's all a blur.

Hangar 24 Craft Brewing after the expo for some tasty brews and loaded fries.

5/5 Stars

I did not know what to expect and was really nervous about this downhill course. But the marathon start line area was super organized and the announcements were very helpful in getting lined up and ready to go. I had GI issues unfortunately and there were enough Porto potties to help me get through the race!

I did set a new PR for the marathon but due to GI and knee issues I didn’t do as well as I might have otherwise. I’d like to come back again and see if I can do better.

The top half of the full marathon is beautiful. I liked the rolling hills. The last half is all down hill and was super fun. Not as scenic but fun.

I need to do more quad work next time. It would be good to put some suggestions out there for runners.

We traveled from San Francisco and stayed in Redding. We spent Saturday at the expo which was great even despite the rain. Then we went to a meet up at Hanger 24 brewery. On race day we stayed in the dining line festival and enjoyed the food and beer. Then we spent the rest of the day in Redding at some local restaurants, bars and shops in the downtown area before flying home.

5/5 Stars

Awesome views during the race.

yes, a few minutes.

Great downhill.

4/5 Stars

5/5 Stars

This was hillier than I expected, but I was happy to get the hard part over with at the beginning rather than the end. The views from miles 1-20 or so were incredible!!! Such a beautiful race!

No, but I only missed it by 2 minutes! I actually though I would do a sub 4, but had no idea I would get a sub 3:45! No BQ either, but I wasn’t planning on that either!

Majestic, magical, ethereal, breathtaking, beautiful, amazing, hilly, fast after 9 miles.

I didn’t train 100% for this race. It was more like 80%. That considered, I am very proud of my achievement! My longest training run was only 15 miles! But I do train almost all year and always have maintenance miles when not training...I run year round!

Do hill training for both up and down. Know that the hills will end so hang in there. Pace yourself well or you will burn out the first quarter to half. Take the pictures!!!

I volunteered for the race registration booth! We drove in from Las Vegas!!

5/5 Stars

The course was beautiful and the fog that was in the valley made for quite the photo opportunity.
I loved the fact at the later aid stations, that there were volunteers with gloves on who would apply the deep blue for you. All i had to do was turn around and point, AWESOME.

Yes I did by 30 minutes from my last full marathon. I CRUSHED my Boston Qualifying time by 20 minutes. While I slowed down considerably the last 2 I had enough in the tank to BQ....

I loved everything about the course, the elevation was not an issue and I will be 59 this year. The advice that was given at the expo, conservative the first 9, then start to get going and then power thru that last half marathon was spot on. The grade was great (assuming you mean the downhill grade), my only issue was the "bank"/"enbankment" or whatever it's called, I have never had ankle issues and it was tough to run on that. Scenery as mentioned above was stunning.

Training Program - "Marlie's 9 Mile Marathon"- you only train up to 9 miles to run 26. It is spot on.....

Fuel Choice - "Endurance Tap" - Maple Syrup, Ginger (to ease the stomach) and Salt - the best fuel I have ever found.

I purchased an extra half size up in my running shoe for the downhill and had zero issues.
I stayed at the Comfort Suites one of the host hotels and it was close to everything. The customer service was amazing as well as housekeeping. Super clean.

I traveled from San Diego, did some shopping and drove around and explored the area. Next time I might stay in Big Bear and play around up there.

5/5 Stars

This was my first time running a Revel Race and this was my 4th marathon. The view is amazing, water and aids were at the perfect distance, and I'm so thankful for the Leg Cramps tablets they came in handy. It was a faster pace race but not easy. I loved it and can't wait to do it again and I'm really considering traveling to do it again, especially because it's a Boston Qualifying race.

Yes!! new PR 3:45:00:07 my previous time was 4:11:15 from the San Francisco Marathon this past July. I'm really exited about this and I feel ready to pursue Boston!!

Beautiful!!! Amazing views that get you in a zone. Love the pizza at the end of the race..

I trained the same as I had for my previous marathons. I run 3 times a week outdoors I strength trained 2 times a week followed by treadmill running at -3. I hydrated the week before and started to carbs a couple of days before race day.

I would say it's a fast pace race Not an easy race.

I'm from the area so nothing special before, but Celebrated the completion of the race and most important the NEW PR my husband and kids