This incredibly fast and remarkably beautiful downhill road race takes runners from the forests and canyons of the Rocky Mountains to the foothills of Denver, Colorado. Featuring a perfectly smooth downhill slope and spectacular scenery, this race will be sure to help you set your PR and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time. This event is guaranteed to be your new favorite marathon or half marathon in Colorado! REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL in the Rockies.

REVEL Rockies Race Information
Date: June 12, 2016
Marathon Start Time: 6:00 AM
Half Marathon Start Time: 6:30 AM
Full Marathon Course: Squaw Mountain to Morrison
Half Marathon Course: Evergreen to Morrison

Half Marathon
The REVEL Rockies Half Marathon course offers the best of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, including towering pines, beautiful canyons, mountain lakes, and a gently flowing stream. This downhill paved course may be the fastest and most beautiful you ever run!

The Half Marathon begins at the intersection of Lewis Ridge Road and Evergreen Parkway in the beautiful community of Evergreen. The first three miles of the course include broad views of the valley and Elk Meadow Park as runners head off into the sunrise. The course leaves Evergreen Parkway at Douglas Park Road, eventually turning into Meadow Drive.

From Meadow Drive the course connects onto Bear Creek Road and follows the creek straight downhill all the way to mile 13 at the entrance to the town of Morrison. This portion of the course offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the West, including stunning rock formations, humming streams, and beautiful foliage.

Upon reaching Morrison the course passes the entrance to the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater before turning south on Highway 8 and finishing at the entrance of Morrison Park.

Runners should make sure to train appropriately for this course as downhill running works muscles differently than flat or uphill running.

Marathon
The REVEL Rockies Marathon course offers the best of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, including breathtaking views of the Mile High City, towering pines, beautiful canyons, mountain lakes, and a gently flowing stream. If that were not enough, the whole course is downhill on a paved highway and is a Boston Marathon qualifier!

The Marathon begins roughly eleven miles up Squaw Pass Road near the old Echo Mountain Ski Resort and winds its way past Squaw Mountain, Mount Judge, Snyder Mountain, and Mount Pence, all the while enjoying a perfectly smooth downhill grade.

After leaving Squaw Pass Road the course connects onto Evergreen Parkway as it makes its way through the beautiful community of Evergreen from miles 12-17. This portion of the course provides broad views of the valley and Elk Meadow Park. The Parkway offers a set of gently rolling hills as runners reach the half marathon start line. The course leaves Evergreen Parkway at Douglas Park Road, eventually turning into Meadow Drive.

From Meadow Drive the course connects onto Bear Creek Road and follows the creek downhill all the way to mile 26 at the entrance to the town of Morrison. This portion of the course offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the West, including stunning rock formations, humming streams, and beautiful foliage.

Upon reaching Morrison the course passes the entrance to the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater before turning south on Highway 8 and finishing at the entrance of Morrison Park.

Runners should make sure to train appropriately for this course as downhill running works muscles differently than flat or uphill running.

The marathon course is USATF certified with number CO14017DCR, and is one of the fastest Boston Marathon qualifying races in the country.