5/5 Stars

Perfect. Well ran!

Yes, I PR'd and BQ'd.

Beautiful!

Overall I trained well. Be sure to include downhill runs in your training

Include downhill runs in your training.

Live here

4/5 Stars

Great race! It was one of my most challenging this far but loved it.

I did by 3 minutes.

downhills and rolling hills. Beautiful mountain views.

Ran in a neighborhoods that had rolling hills and leg workouts.

Definitely incorporate hill training uphill/downhills. If none available hit the stair masters and leg strength training so your legs don't get tired.

5/5 Stars

Started too fast, and ended too slow. But good race.

No :(
Missed BQ by 3 minutes

First 11 miles great, after that more hilly than I expected. The camber of the road was tough. Scenery was amazing!

I should have done more training for downhill

Don't start fast even though you easily could go super fast. Calf strengthening

I live near Morrison.

5/5 Stars

We found that the bus system worked extremely well this time...although I was not one of the affected ones last year. I was one of the fortunate ones who actually got to run last year. This is my third year year doing it...I have no complaints on any of the years. I did think that this year ran the smoothest of all three years! The start line area was well equipped with port-a-poos, water/Gatorade, and Mylar blankets (on top of those already given out in the swag bags). The only suggestion I would have is to amplify the start countdown more. I was at the front, and heard everything...my husband was in the middle and said he couldn't hear anything said, or the countdown at the start line. The speaker system that was being used for announcements during the gathering/pre-race period would've been good to use! The gear check was well organized and very handy! It was nice to be able to keep our warm layers until 15 minutes before the race! The race started right on time, which is a major plus!

I did not PR. I PR'd last year at the Revel Cottonwood (1:47:??)! My best time for Revel Rockies was last year...I was two minutes faster (1:53:??), I've still finished under 2:00 all three years!!!

The course is beautiful...a few uphill parts that don't bother me (I run the Rocky Mtn Half in Estes Park each year...talk about hills!!), but could be mis-leading to someone expecting an all downhill course. I love the views, the amount of aid/water/bathroom stations...and I appreciate the mile marker being so clearly visible! I liked the finish line set up and relaxation area this year...beautiful being right by the water...and lots of shade trees!!! There again though, the awards announcements needed to be amplified too...she had no microphone, so only those standing right there could hear her.

I usually run about one half marathon a month. This was my 32nd half! My training was stepped up a little, however, because I not only did my regular 6.2 miles a day, but I did my husband's 8 week training plan with him. (This was his first half marathon.) That meant that Tues/Thurs I had two runs a day (a 6.2 mile run and a 2-4 mile run with him), and long runs (6-10 mile runs) on the weekend.

Follow Revel's guidelines for parking, and the buses and it'll go smoothly for you! Take advantage of the gear check...no sense in not being comfortable while waiting for the race to start, when you can roll everything up and stick it in your gear check bag. That whole process ran very smoothly. I appreciated the volunteers checking bib #'s and handing you your bag...no stolen bags that way! Most of all, I would tell future runners...even though you are running, be sure to take in the views and the beauty of the course. It's a fabulous course!!

Ummmmm, nothing beforehand...and afterwards...limped around :-) and took pictures, looked at Revel goodies, drank beer, and listened to the music. We traveled from Thornton, Colorado for the race.

5/5 Stars

I loved the views, the course, and the size of the race - all helped create a great running environment

I did! I ran the half 4 minutes faster than my previous PR

A bit hard on the knees, but overall wonderful and gorgeous views

I would train more downhill

4/5 Stars

The shuttle from the hotel to the start was on time. We received no direction on the shuttle back to the hotel. I'm not sure who's responsibility it was to let the participants know this.

Yes. I improved by 30 seconds.

The scenery was great. The elevation didn't effect me like I had thought it would. The grade was hard to train for.

Same training as my other runs.

Enjoy the scenery and take in some local sights and places. Go eat at Bob's Atomic Burgers in Golden.

St.Mary's glacier in Idaho Springs.

5/5 Stars

Organization was top notch! We took the bus from the Hampton Inn directly to the startline. Mittens, beanie and solar blankets really came in handy.

No. Downhill running is hard!!

Gorgeous!

What training? LOL

put on some mascara. Free race pictures!!

Hiking, breweries, going for more hiking.

5/5 Stars

Well organized, beautiful route, super fun, great energy/vibe amongst the volunteers!

Yes - it was my first 1/2 marathon!

Perfect!

Train on hills, both up & down.

5/5 Stars

Yes by 4 mins...

Awesome

5/5 Stars

I would have give 4.7 or 4.8 stars. Everything was really nice, buses to the start, the start, the course, police, volunteers., scenery is awesome. THE SCENERY AT THE START

Yes

BEST ROAD RACE AND MARATHON COURSE I HAVE EVER DONE