REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition is an in-person (non-virtual), Boston Qualifying, fully supported race. Due to popular demand for additional “Limited Edition” REVEL Races, we have brought Mt Lemmon out of retirement for this one-time-only event. There will be two days of the REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition race, with …
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REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition is an in-person (non-virtual), Boston Qualifying, fully supported race. Due to popular demand for additional “Limited Edition” REVEL Races, we have brought Mt Lemmon out of retirement for this one-time-only event.
There will be two days of the REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition race, with a cap of 262 participants per day.
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The REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition marathon course offers the best of the Coronado National Forest, including breathtaking views of the forests and cliffs high atop the mountains and the majestic Saguaro cactus fields in the foothills of Tucson. Runners will enjoy the fresh scent of towering pines, glimpses of mountain wildlife, and the charm of the Summerhaven community. If that were not enough, the course is downhill on a paved highway and is a Boston Marathon qualifier!
The marathon begins roughly 25 miles up the Mt Lemmon Highway near the Sawmill Run restaurant in the quaint town of Summerhaven. Standing at 8,000 ft above sea level surrounded by snowcapped peaks and fresh mountain air, runners will feel a world away from nearby downtown Tucson. The course begins with a slightly challenging set of hills in the first four miles as runners leave the Summerhaven area, and then settles in for an epic drop of over 5,000 feet to the finish line.
As they make their way down the mountain, runners will enjoy stunning views of the sun rising over Willow Canyon. During the eleventh mile, the marathoners will be treated to the best lookout vista in Arizona as they make their way around Windy Point.
The half marathon begins roughly 12 miles up the Mt Lemmon Highway near the Chihuahua picnic area. Standing at nearly 6,000 ft above sea level surrounded by towering peaks and fresh mountain air, runners will feel a world away from nearby downtown Tucson.
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Well Organized, Scenic Course
The race was run under strict COVID restrictions. Runners were spaced about, checked for temperature.. A bus took runners up the course, and capacity was strictly limited. Runners started five … MORE
The race was run under strict COVID restrictions. Runners were spaced about, checked for temperature.. A bus took runners up the course, and capacity was strictly limited. Runners started five seconds apart. The course itself is mostly downhill, giving on an opportunity for a good time. You will feel it in your quads the next day or two. Scenery was great, and race was very well run. Loved it, and will look for other Revel races in future.
Incredible race
Even with COVID restrictions, this race was awesome. Everything was done for safety and enjoyment of the racers. The course is beautiful but the first 4 miles are challenging. TRAIN … MORE
Even with COVID restrictions, this race was awesome. Everything was done for safety and enjoyment of the racers. The course is beautiful but the first 4 miles are challenging. TRAIN FOR HILLS up and down hills! My quads were on fire the the first two days after the event but I’m feeling much better today. FAST COURSE!!!!
it's all downhill from here
To start with: this was a covid-time race so future or past experiences may differ quite a bit. I loved this race. The organizers did a good job of adhering … MORE
To start with: this was a covid-time race so future or past experiences may differ quite a bit.
I loved this race. The organizers did a good job of adhering to health dept guidelines required for holding the event. The start line had us all lined up in numerical order and spaced out with a rolling start about 5 secs apart. I was concerned this single file method would be congested with a narrow lane but it wasn’t an issue. It wasn’t difficult to find good areas for passing with plenty of space. The course support was well stocked and the finish line staff kept things moving along. At the finish, the results tent provided individual result cards as you finished with complete stats so you didn’t need to huddle around a posted printout.
Overall, great job!