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Marathon Details - REVEL Mt Charleston

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REVEL Mt Charleston

REVEL Mt Charleston & Half Marathon

Las Vegas, NV USA

April 5, 2025

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SUMMARY: The REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon & Half course offers the best of Kyle Canyon, including breathtaking views of the forests and cliffs of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Runners will enjoy the fresh scent of towering pines, glimpses of mountain wildlife, and the charm of the Mt Charleston community. If that were not enough, the course is entirely downhill on a paved highway and the marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier!

REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon is an event that attracts runners with its unique combination of breathtaking views and rapid descents. Participants enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Charleston and get a chance to set personal records thanks to the fast downhill stretches. The marathon is organized at a high level, with clear logistics and excellent support throughout the course.

The marathon starts at the top of Mount Charleston, where participants greet the sunrise. The initial miles with steep descents allow runners to gain speed quickly but require preparation and strength to handle the muscle strain. As the course becomes less steep, participants can enjoy gentler descents, allowing them to maintain a high pace.

One of the unique features of REVEL Mt Charleston is the finish on the plain near Las Vegas, making it an excellent choice for those aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon. At the end of the race, participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere, receiving medals, photos, and the opportunity to relax after an intense race.

However, it is important to remember that the continuous descents throughout the race can be challenging for those who are not properly prepared. The leg muscles experience significant strain, and without special training, this can lead to fatigue and pain. Additionally, some participants note difficulties with transportation and organization at the starting line, which requires careful planning.

REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon is not just a race but a real adventure that leaves unforgettable impressions. This event attracts both experienced runners and beginners, offering a unique opportunity to test themselves and enjoy the beauty of nature. Regardless of the level of preparation, each participant can find something special in this marathon, whether it is a personal record or simply the pleasure of running through scenic areas.

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Name:	Race Director
Address:	374 s 671 w Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone Number:	385-313-0488
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Runner Reviews (13)

Course 4.5

Organization 4.0

Spectators 2.2

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F W from US (4/27/2023) "Cold and thirsty" (about: 2023) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 I agree with the poster below about 2023. The water stops were terrible in the first half. I had to completely bypass one and lost 20-30 seconds at 2 others, just stopping and waiting, regathering/restarting. At one stop, I think they had two people and one cooler on the table. They were frantically scooping the remaining dregs, so you got like half a cup of hand-washed water. It wasn't their fault, they were doing what they could. Not enough human resources. That's absurd for a 'fast' BQ qualifying course. Losing almost a minute at two water stops? Seriously? And the wait outside for an hour without heat in 25-degree weather was teeth-chattering. I wore layers and the mylar blanket but was too cold to even warm up. I waited until after the gun, stripped down, and left. I've already run Boston several times, so after all that pre-race and water stop nonsense, I didn't even care. This race wasn't worth post-marathon soreness. I bailed. I'll go somewhere else. I must admit, the course was beautiful, and other than the race-day course logistics, which are arguably the most important (duh), the pre-race organization was good. They need to do something about the village area wait when it's 25 degrees, and the water stops seems to be a recurring issue. Maybe they don't get enough volunteers, who knows. At any rate, I should have cancelled this one. Glad it's over and that I opted out of trashing my legs over the entire course.
N. S. from FL (4/10/2023) "Organizational Issues" (about: 2023) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This is the rare time that I would not recommend a marathon. I've done marathons in the past that started up on mountains as this one did; however, this one bused runners up very early, and we spent 90 minutes in 25 degree weather with NO heat whatsoever (not the case with others that had similar starts). Thankfully, I had good layers, plus of course the mylar blanket they gave everyone in their packet. The real thing that made me feel there was a major fail in planning were the water stops. People just seemed to have no idea what they were doing, particularly in the first half. And they appeared ill equipped, literally dunking singular cups with their hands into coolers for water or filling singular cups as people are approaching ... as opposed to having 2 or 3 tables (for 1700+ runners) already filled with cups 2/3 full and people handing them to runners. Multiple times I had to wait to get a cup while it was getting filled- really no good excuse for this. The downhill is great for some, but watch out for overdoing it- this is a course that will trash your legs even if you are measured in your down hill speed. While cold at the front end, it was really warm and sunny for the last miles. For the $$$ plus charging more for bus transport from the host hotel to the start, I expected better. I needed Nevada - I got it. If I had it to do over for the state, I'd pick something in a more scenic town. Did see Sting though, and that was a plus!! So see a show while there.
Wayne Wright from Newport Beach, California USA (5/17/2022) "What Happens in Kyle Canyon, Stays in Kyle Canyon" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 INTRODUCTION: I am a racewalker with a median marathon completion time of 5:24:13. The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon was my sixty-seventh 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was a great day for a marathon: 45 degrees with a wind chill of 41 degrees, 41 percent relative humidity, and west-southwest wind of 8 mph with gusts up to 12 mph. With snow pack still present on the side of the road, we began our race at the terminus of SR 157 Kyle Canyon Road, which was to be part of the marathon course for the first 21 miles. Starting at 7584 feet, the first half mile was a climb of 66 feet in elevation followed by a drop of 153 feet for the remainder of the first mile, where we proceeded eastward toward the sunrise. From the first mile marker toward the fourth, we descended at a rate of 244 feet per mile; as we passed mile 3, the presence of pine trees disappeared as we headed into the desert. The fifth mile began with a 46-foot incline lasting a sixth of a mile before turning off into the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway at mile 4.87, where we faced another uphill of 34 feet cresting at the mile 5 marker. Overall, the total descent of the fifth mile was 127 feet. The sixth through twenty-first mile on Kyle Canyon Road averaged a decline of 234 feet per mile. Those wanting to follow the shortest course had little difficulty in identifying the tangents. Just past mile 21, we turned onto a frontage road parallel to US-95 heading south for the next two miles. Supposedly closed to traffic due to construction taking place during the week, we encountered some drivers who seemed to get around the barricades. Now within the city of Las Vegas, we could see the skyline of The Strip from afar. Average descent here was 111 feet per mile. Continuing south toward the finish line, mile 24 flattened out. It was the only mile split where runners actually saw an incline, albeit a very small one of 15 feet. Heading toward the finish line at the Family Sports Complex, we descended an average of 81 feet per mile in the final leg of the course. Weather at the finish was 79 degrees, 17 percent relative humidity, clear skies, and west wind of 5 mph. ORGANIZATION: Nicely run event by the REVEL organization. No detail was left unchecked. Online coach Paul Carmona's course preview was spot on; recommended reading for those who strive to attain a BQ or PR. Course support by the local sheriff and police force was done well, aid stations less so--in a couple of instances, it was clear that the volunteers were more interested in amusing themselves opposed to supporting the runners. SPECTATORS: Sparse. Except for the finish area, spectators were not allowed on the course. There were a few living in Mount Charleston present to cheer us on. CONCLUSION: For those who enjoy running a fast downhill course in the desert and enjoy the diversions Sin City has to offer, this marathon should not be missed. Well done, REVEL.
M. R. from Nevada (5/7/2019) "Ran out of Cups at 5 Aid Stations" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 5 aid stations all in the second half of the marathon ran out of cups. Had to stop running and pour water into my mouth from the bottles. Organization is more concerned with selfie stations and fun aspects of race than basic running needs. I ran 3:45 and more than 1000 runners behind me.
Donald Chung from Rockville, MD (5/2/2019) "Awesome course that trumped all else!" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 There are three wonderful things about this race: the course, the course, and the course. This fast downhill is just amazing! I ran a 3-min PR even in the extremely hot final miles. There are areas that this race can be improved. First, water stations shouldn't run out of cups and 4 or 5 did. Second, the starting area was not well organized. It was hard finding the starting line and the porta-potty lines were very long. Runners had to cross the lines to get to the starting line. There should have been a few clocks on the course; and it would be nice to have some music at the start and finish areas. All told, none of these things will prevent me from running this race again when the race date is moved to the first week in April. I highly recommend this race!
M. K. from California (4/30/2019) "Incredibly fast course; pretty, too" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 If not for a portapotty stop, I would have run a PR. I still ran my fastest time in a decade and BQed by more than 4.5 minutes. This course will be even faster next year when the race is three weeks earlier and the temperature isn't 80 degrees at the finish. The start was a bit disorganized, but the course was wide enough that it really wasn't an issue. Everything else organizationally was terrific. I had more delayed onset muscle soreness (quads and hamstrings) than I've had in years, but it was worth it.
P. O. from North Carolina,USA (5/3/2017) "Outstanding & Exceeded Expectations" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I will echo what the others have said about the 2017 Mt. Charleston Revel race. An excellent race to BQ! Great pre-race information, nice expo, terrific shirt & medal, charter buses for the shuttles were wonderful, parking very easy, mylar blanket & gloves in race bag was an extra bonus, aid stations well staffed, and the course was just as they advertised. I traveled from NC with a group of friends and we all would highly recommend this race. Some of us will be returning in 2018. Well done!
D. R. from Cincinnati, OH (5/1/2017) "Must do marathon in Nevada!" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Easy expo but had items needed (sunglasses in my case) Efficient and easy parking to take shuttle - buses were super nice - not school buses Gloves and mylar blanket given at race pickup to stay warm at start (nice touch) Can sit inside / outside on chairs at the start Downhill course as advertised Nice and encouraging aid stations Nice road conditions - during last 6 miles when traffic control needed, was very well done - about the best I have seen Nice shirt and medal Great announcer at end calling out each finisher Hot pizza and pie at finish Super friendly volunteers, race staff, police officers and fellow participants
m. C. from Albany, New York (4/30/2017) "Superb" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 My first Revel marathon. The organization was impeccable. Great shirt, medal, socks, gloves. Parking at the start a breeze. Porta potties at start 5 stars. Info leading up to race wonderful. Aid stations great, a little meagre on the Powerade. Numerous porta potties at every aid station was unique to me! Course is downhill but not as much as I expected. Long stretches seem flat. Last 6 definitely flat and the out and back at 21 was half against a BIG wind. But I BQed. This race was everything one could wish for. Free photos are a nice touch. Only reason for one star for spectators, none are allowed for the first 22 miles! I'm on to my next Revel. congrats to the organizers.
E. j. from Arizona (5/11/2016) "Great race" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Pros metal and shirt outstanding. Mile markers and water stations spot on. Transportation to start line a plus accommodations are convenient and nice. Not a lot of negative things to say there is a loop at the 5 mile .marker that is kind of inconvenient. No clocks on the course the mile 25 Hill is kind of cruel. Yes I would do this race again just be careful to go out slow the first half. No PR but I did BQ

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F W from US (4/27/2023) "Cold and thirsty" (about: 2023) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 I agree with the poster below about 2023. The water stops were terrible in the first half. I had to completely bypass one and lost 20-30 seconds at 2 others, just stopping and waiting, regathering/restarting. At one stop, I think they had two people and one cooler on the table. They were frantically scooping the remaining dregs, so you got like half a cup of hand-washed water. It wasn't their fault, they were doing what they could. Not enough human resources. That's absurd for a 'fast' BQ qualifying course. Losing almost a minute at two water stops? Seriously? And the wait outside for an hour without heat in 25-degree weather was teeth-chattering. I wore layers and the mylar blanket but was too cold to even warm up. I waited until after the gun, stripped down, and left. I've already run Boston several times, so after all that pre-race and water stop nonsense, I didn't even care. This race wasn't worth post-marathon soreness. I bailed. I'll go somewhere else. I must admit, the course was beautiful, and other than the race-day course logistics, which are arguably the most important (duh), the pre-race organization was good. They need to do something about the village area wait when it's 25 degrees, and the water stops seems to be a recurring issue. Maybe they don't get enough volunteers, who knows. At any rate, I should have cancelled this one. Glad it's over and that I opted out of trashing my legs over the entire course.
N. S. from FL (4/10/2023) "Organizational Issues" (about: 2023) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This is the rare time that I would not recommend a marathon. I've done marathons in the past that started up on mountains as this one did; however, this one bused runners up very early, and we spent 90 minutes in 25 degree weather with NO heat whatsoever (not the case with others that had similar starts). Thankfully, I had good layers, plus of course the mylar blanket they gave everyone in their packet. The real thing that made me feel there was a major fail in planning were the water stops. People just seemed to have no idea what they were doing, particularly in the first half. And they appeared ill equipped, literally dunking singular cups with their hands into coolers for water or filling singular cups as people are approaching ... as opposed to having 2 or 3 tables (for 1700+ runners) already filled with cups 2/3 full and people handing them to runners. Multiple times I had to wait to get a cup while it was getting filled- really no good excuse for this. The downhill is great for some, but watch out for overdoing it- this is a course that will trash your legs even if you are measured in your down hill speed. While cold at the front end, it was really warm and sunny for the last miles. For the $$$ plus charging more for bus transport from the host hotel to the start, I expected better. I needed Nevada - I got it. If I had it to do over for the state, I'd pick something in a more scenic town. Did see Sting though, and that was a plus!! So see a show while there.
Wayne Wright from Newport Beach, California USA (5/17/2022) "What Happens in Kyle Canyon, Stays in Kyle Canyon" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 INTRODUCTION: I am a racewalker with a median marathon completion time of 5:24:13. The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon was my sixty-seventh 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was a great day for a marathon: 45 degrees with a wind chill of 41 degrees, 41 percent relative humidity, and west-southwest wind of 8 mph with gusts up to 12 mph. With snow pack still present on the side of the road, we began our race at the terminus of SR 157 Kyle Canyon Road, which was to be part of the marathon course for the first 21 miles. Starting at 7584 feet, the first half mile was a climb of 66 feet in elevation followed by a drop of 153 feet for the remainder of the first mile, where we proceeded eastward toward the sunrise. From the first mile marker toward the fourth, we descended at a rate of 244 feet per mile; as we passed mile 3, the presence of pine trees disappeared as we headed into the desert. The fifth mile began with a 46-foot incline lasting a sixth of a mile before turning off into the Spring Mountain Visitor Gateway at mile 4.87, where we faced another uphill of 34 feet cresting at the mile 5 marker. Overall, the total descent of the fifth mile was 127 feet. The sixth through twenty-first mile on Kyle Canyon Road averaged a decline of 234 feet per mile. Those wanting to follow the shortest course had little difficulty in identifying the tangents. Just past mile 21, we turned onto a frontage road parallel to US-95 heading south for the next two miles. Supposedly closed to traffic due to construction taking place during the week, we encountered some drivers who seemed to get around the barricades. Now within the city of Las Vegas, we could see the skyline of The Strip from afar. Average descent here was 111 feet per mile. Continuing south toward the finish line, mile 24 flattened out. It was the only mile split where runners actually saw an incline, albeit a very small one of 15 feet. Heading toward the finish line at the Family Sports Complex, we descended an average of 81 feet per mile in the final leg of the course. Weather at the finish was 79 degrees, 17 percent relative humidity, clear skies, and west wind of 5 mph. ORGANIZATION: Nicely run event by the REVEL organization. No detail was left unchecked. Online coach Paul Carmona's course preview was spot on; recommended reading for those who strive to attain a BQ or PR. Course support by the local sheriff and police force was done well, aid stations less so--in a couple of instances, it was clear that the volunteers were more interested in amusing themselves opposed to supporting the runners. SPECTATORS: Sparse. Except for the finish area, spectators were not allowed on the course. There were a few living in Mount Charleston present to cheer us on. CONCLUSION: For those who enjoy running a fast downhill course in the desert and enjoy the diversions Sin City has to offer, this marathon should not be missed. Well done, REVEL.
M. R. from Nevada (5/7/2019) "Ran out of Cups at 5 Aid Stations" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 5 aid stations all in the second half of the marathon ran out of cups. Had to stop running and pour water into my mouth from the bottles. Organization is more concerned with selfie stations and fun aspects of race than basic running needs. I ran 3:45 and more than 1000 runners behind me.
Donald Chung from Rockville, MD (5/2/2019) "Awesome course that trumped all else!" (about: 2019) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 There are three wonderful things about this race: the course, the course, and the course. This fast downhill is just amazing! I ran a 3-min PR even in the extremely hot final miles. There are areas that this race can be improved. First, water stations shouldn't run out of cups and 4 or 5 did. Second, the starting area was not well organized. It was hard finding the starting line and the porta-potty lines were very long. Runners had to cross the lines to get to the starting line. There should have been a few clocks on the course; and it would be nice to have some music at the start and finish areas. All told, none of these things will prevent me from running this race again when the race date is moved to the first week in April. I highly recommend this race!
M. K. from California (4/30/2019) "Incredibly fast course; pretty, too" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 If not for a portapotty stop, I would have run a PR. I still ran my fastest time in a decade and BQed by more than 4.5 minutes. This course will be even faster next year when the race is three weeks earlier and the temperature isn't 80 degrees at the finish. The start was a bit disorganized, but the course was wide enough that it really wasn't an issue. Everything else organizationally was terrific. I had more delayed onset muscle soreness (quads and hamstrings) than I've had in years, but it was worth it.
P. O. from North Carolina,USA (5/3/2017) "Outstanding & Exceeded Expectations" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I will echo what the others have said about the 2017 Mt. Charleston Revel race. An excellent race to BQ! Great pre-race information, nice expo, terrific shirt & medal, charter buses for the shuttles were wonderful, parking very easy, mylar blanket & gloves in race bag was an extra bonus, aid stations well staffed, and the course was just as they advertised. I traveled from NC with a group of friends and we all would highly recommend this race. Some of us will be returning in 2018. Well done!
D. R. from Cincinnati, OH (5/1/2017) "Must do marathon in Nevada!" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Easy expo but had items needed (sunglasses in my case) Efficient and easy parking to take shuttle - buses were super nice - not school buses Gloves and mylar blanket given at race pickup to stay warm at start (nice touch) Can sit inside / outside on chairs at the start Downhill course as advertised Nice and encouraging aid stations Nice road conditions - during last 6 miles when traffic control needed, was very well done - about the best I have seen Nice shirt and medal Great announcer at end calling out each finisher Hot pizza and pie at finish Super friendly volunteers, race staff, police officers and fellow participants
m. C. from Albany, New York (4/30/2017) "Superb" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 My first Revel marathon. The organization was impeccable. Great shirt, medal, socks, gloves. Parking at the start a breeze. Porta potties at start 5 stars. Info leading up to race wonderful. Aid stations great, a little meagre on the Powerade. Numerous porta potties at every aid station was unique to me! Course is downhill but not as much as I expected. Long stretches seem flat. Last 6 definitely flat and the out and back at 21 was half against a BIG wind. But I BQed. This race was everything one could wish for. Free photos are a nice touch. Only reason for one star for spectators, none are allowed for the first 22 miles! I'm on to my next Revel. congrats to the organizers.
E. j. from Arizona (5/11/2016) "Great race" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 REVEL Mt Charleston COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Pros metal and shirt outstanding. Mile markers and water stations spot on. Transportation to start line a plus accommodations are convenient and nice. Not a lot of negative things to say there is a loop at the 5 mile .marker that is kind of inconvenient. No clocks on the course the mile 25 Hill is kind of cruel. Yes I would do this race again just be careful to go out slow the first half. No PR but I did BQ

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