REVEL Wasatch Limited Edition is an in-person (non-virtual), Boston Qualifying, fully supported marathon and half marathon. This race does not replace the 2020 or 2021 REVEL Big Cottonwood events; rather, it is its own stand-alone race that will be offered one time only in this format in Heber, UT (near …
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REVEL Wasatch Limited Edition is an in-person (non-virtual), Boston Qualifying, fully supported marathon and half marathon. This race does not replace the 2020 or 2021 REVEL Big Cottonwood events; rather, it is its own stand-alone race that will be offered one time only in this format in Heber, UT (near Park City).
Registration closes at midnight on Sunday, January 31, 2021 and the race is capped at 499 registrants per day. Any race day that does not meet its cap of 499 registrants by January 31 will be cancelled and those who have registered for the cancelled day will receive a full refund. Similar to a Kickstarter campaign, each race day must reach its cap of 499 registrants by January 31 in order to proceed.
The REVEL Wasatch Limited Edition marathon course offers the best of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, including breathtaking views of the forests and peaks high atop the mountains and the charm of the quaint mountain communities of the Wasatch Back. Runners will enjoy the fresh scent of towering pines, glimpses of mountain wildlife, and the babbling of small creeks. If that were not enough, the course is downhill on paved streets and is a Boston Marathon qualifier!
The marathon begins 2.5 miles southeast of Daniels Summit near Strawberry Reservoir. The first 2.5 miles contain the only significant elevation gain on the entire course as runners make their way up Highway 40 to the summit at Daniels Pass. After cresting the summit, it is a glorious downhill drop all the way to the finish line.
Shortly after mile 16 the course enters the small community of Daniel and treats runners to a tour of the laid-back country homes, all the while continuing its downhill slope. Runners eventually make their way to the town of Charleston where they will be able to spread out and relax at the finish venue park.
The half marathon begins 10 miles northwest of Daniels Summit near Boomer Canyon. Right out of the gate runners will enjoy an incredibly comfortable and fast downhill slope as they make their way down Highway 40 towards Heber.
Shortly after mile 3 the course enters the small community of Daniel and treats runners to a tour of the laid-back country homes, all the while continuing its downhill slope. Runners eventually make their way to the town of Charleston where they will be able to spread out and relax at the finish venue park.
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Not My Favorite Revel.
Let's start with the fact that Revel puts on the best races ever. Really runner-centric. Comfy buses to the start, downhill run, lots of aid stations, the best app ever- … MORE
Let’s start with the fact that Revel puts on the best races ever. Really runner-centric. Comfy buses to the start, downhill run, lots of aid stations, the best app ever- I could go on and on. After doing Revel races, all others are spoiled for me. But Wasatch was just not a good course. We spent a lot of time in the rocky uneven side of the highway with trucks whizzing by us. Then, we were on a boring flat for a long time. I don’t blame Revel- this was high pandemic times, but the course was honestly meh.
Well run race but the course was tough
Very tough race for me. The altitude really got to me as well as the downhill. I did not enjoy running on the side of a two lane highway with … MORE
Very tough race for me. The altitude really got to me as well as the downhill. I did not enjoy running on the side of a two lane highway with trucks flying and the cant of the road caused left knee pain which led to my knee locking up around mile 20. The course was pretty with the mountains. This was very well organized and everything was planned well. They let me take an earlier bus since I showed up early which I really appreciated because it got hotter and hotter as the morning went on. Nice lunch at the end but I missed having a beer.
Amazing location
This was a great race. Good tough climb the first 2.5 miles at elevation then a nice long downhill section. The last 10 miles were very flat. I found those … MORE
This was a great race. Good tough climb the first 2.5 miles at elevation then a nice long downhill section. The last 10 miles were very flat. I found those last 6 miles a mental game to just push through. I tried to make up too much time on the downhill section and learned a good lesson about pacing.
Holy sore quads, Batman!
My 12th marathon, but my first Revel race and first race in the Covid era. I was supposed to run Mt. Charleston in 2020 and then in 2021, but those … MORE
My 12th marathon, but my first Revel race and first race in the Covid era. I was supposed to run Mt. Charleston in 2020 and then in 2021, but those both got cancelled so I figured I’d put my registration fees for those towards trying this one out. Expo, race were all very well-organized. I loved that they bused us to the start but let us stay on the nice warm buses right up until a couple of minutes before our start time so we didn’t have to freeze in the pre-dawn mountain temps. I’m not particularly concerned about Covid, but I think the race organizers did a great job trying to keep things safe and low-stress for folks who might be more concerned with the small groups, staggered start times, etc. I’d totally be open to small start groups again in future races, too — it made for way less dodging around folks in the first few miles.
Course itself was scenic but it was right on the side of a road with giant trucks driving by, so that detracted from the pretty views a bit. Most of the downhill was in the first 15-16 miles, so my legs felt like someone had let off a nuclear bomb by the time we hit the last 6-8 relatively flat miles. My quads have never been so sore after a race! Couldn’t do stairs for several days. The last 6 miles or so were either right on the shoulder of a busy highway or through deserted farmland, so it took a lot of grit and determination to get through those on tired legs.
Overall, not my favorite course, but I was so happy to be able to race again, and really appreciate Revel’s top-notch organization. And the Park City area is gorgeous and definitely worth a visit!
Fast Course, but Descents take a toll!
My first Revel Marathon and they seem very organized and prepared with race communication/Packet Pickup/Shuttle service/post race food, so hats off for that. Also appreciate them putting a Covid-safe race … MORE
My first Revel Marathon and they seem very organized and prepared with race communication/Packet Pickup/Shuttle service/post race food, so hats off for that. Also appreciate them putting a Covid-safe race together with proper distancing and masks when there doesn’t seem to be much else available in the spring of 2021. Fast course but altitude (8000ft) and 2300 foot descent took its toll on me! I live near sea level so don’t really have a way to practice long descent runs and this one really tore my quads up! Wasatch mountains are beautiful, but the course is open to vehicle traffic (many 18-wheelers) which detracts from the enjoyment of the run. They had it coned very safely, its just a bummer to run with traffic the whole way. Things to see: visit the Homestead Crater and soak in the 95 degree natural hot springs! Great to do after a Marathon! Visit the Olympic training facility in Park City and take the guided tour of the Olympic Ski jumping and bob sled courses. Very worthwhile and interesting!