Amanda Stevens's Staging Area

This is a great small(23 half marathoners, more 10k/5k runners) race. The course is beautiful with a mix of easy shaded trail, country roads, and some small hills. The course is about 50% shaded and the weather was perfect. It was well marked. The entry fee is very affordable and the medals and water only stops are reflective of that. The shirts were nice, and optional to purchase. The water stops were plentiful, just bring your own electrolytes and fuel. If I’m in town I’ll do this race again! Many other events over the entire weekend.

This was a great event. The expo was small but sufficient and had everything I needed. The Lincoln Track Club even offered me a free long sleeve shirt when I mentioned I was from Florida and it was colder than I was expecting! Then the free spaghetti dinner.

The race itself was fantastic! It was perfect weather. I loved the rolling hills, the many many families and band cheering runners on, with full extra aid stations. What a great welcoming city. The Nebraska Army Guard was everywhere which was really nice. They were working , running, and playing music! The roads were nice and neighborhoods were scenic to run through. The swag at the end included a lunch bag filled with goodies. The best part was the water/Gatorade came with lids and straws. I’ve never experienced this and I didn’t have to stop once. Brilliant.

This is one I would come back to – it was delightful!

Revel races are great! I liked the Big Bear course with rolling hills the first 9 miles and all downhill from there. It was an unusually hot year – so the last 3 miles were very hot in the 90s, but low humidity and downhill. The community provided additional water stops which was really appreciated. I ran the marathon this year and had a PR, but the half I believe is the fastest in the country. I highly recommend this race and the Revelers Facebook group, and Coach Paul Carmona.

I loved everything about the weekend. We went on hikes, went to Mt.Rushmore, and the train museum. I only wish we had more time. The race itself is exceptional. Before the race we looked at the exhibits at the visitors center. Then the race! Some hills, but the beauty and perfect weather made it one of my favorites. There is a lot to do for non runners as well. We will be back!

This is a great course, and I think the second fastest in the country- with the fastest half being Big Bear. I really enjoyed it! The volunteers were great, love the shirt and swag.