Timothy Newman's Staging Area

Revel races are always well run and this one was no exception. It wasn’t my best performance by a longshot, but it was still a good race. Scenery, especially after mile three or so is great. You actually run through a few small towns, unlike other Revel races that I have done. This was its last year. We will see if they come up with an alternative in the future.

Have interested in this race for a few years, but was never able to go. Very well organized and good participation. Swag is good, especially if you like 3M products. Course is a gradual downhill. Nothing extreme but makes for an easy run. Course starts in a more commercial area, but goes into a residential area that has good crowd support.

Hills, many hills…this was the third time I participated in this event. For change the weather was cool. The support on course was very good.. There were water stations every mile or so. The swag is nothing special, just a shirt. At end of race you get a nice medal and towel. It is my hometown race, so I support it. It is also the toughest 1/2 marathon I have ever entered by far. If you are looking for a WV race to add to your list of races this is definitely one to consider.

The emails that I received for the race were frequent and comprehensive. Unfortunately the execution on race day was not as good. They were a bit shorthanded at water stations, and the start was a bit disorganized.
Otherwise the race was good. Last year I rand the Marathon relay and this year opted for the half marathon. Like last year the weather was a bit warm. The half marathon course takes you through residential neighborhoods. and is not what I would call flat, but also not anything terrible.
I think with better volunteer help this race would have been a great success, as it was it was fine and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a fun race. The finish is at the stadium, which is also cool. The medals are unique and you get a fleece blanket as well.

This was one of the first major races to come back in Pitt post COVID. Fun race that follows the half marathon course in reverse. Weather was cool and crowd a bit smaller than in previous years but still good. If in Pitt area in fall this is a great race to try.

I chose this race to have something to train for over the summer. I guess my training was not too effective, as my performance was a disappointment. That being said the race is very well organized and well run. COVID restrictions were in place with a staggered start. The race started at the Goodyear headquarters and also finishes there. The race goes through Akron neighborhoods and is very nice overall. Plenty of water stations along the way. The only suggestion I would give is to have more mile markers on the course. The course itself is relatively flat, no real hills to contend with. The race had an early start (6:30), which was good for an August day. Well worth trying, and I would do again, looking for a better result.

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.

Race is a combination of 5K, 7.1 miles 1/2 marathon and 30K. Basically it is just a question of how many times you around the lake, The 1/2 marathon required a short run and back to cover the 5K distance and then two complete runs around the lake. The area is a runners paradise. Lots or recreation runners are in area and there are established running lanes for the whole course. The race is well organized with free phots and slightly different swag. This year had a pair of shorts, which is the usual and a pint glass. I have run this race for three years although this is the first 1/2 marathon, previously ran 8.1 distance.

This is a great fall race. It runs down an abandoned portion of the PA Turnpike. A significant portion is in tunnels, which require lighting. Most of the course is actually a bit rough. The pavement shows signs of many years of neglect, but the tunnels are still pristine. Fun experience!

This course has a reputation of being tough and it is. Normally I can run, between 1:50 and 2:00. I have run twice and can’t come close to breaking two hours. Between the heat (Memorial Day Weekend) and the elevation changes you will be challenged. Support for the race is great. I will be back again to finally break my barrier. Wish they held it during a cooler time of year, otherwise a great race to try.

Race is a gentle downhill course, which enables some pretty fast times. Race is over a beautiful well maintained trail. Temperature was cool and scenery was great. Possibly a bit past peak foliage but still very nice. Swag is nothing special, but fine. It is a point to point race, they provide bus service back to start. If in you are, in the area it is well worth it!

This course takes you through Pittsburgh, you cross three bridges, and all along the course there is good crowd support. The course is not as “hilly” as one might expect, but not flat either. Support and organization is very good.