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May 14, 2024

Rockies Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.1

Organization 3.7

Spectators 2.7

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S. T. from CO (7/19/2015) "Disapointed" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 7/19/15 half canceled due to poor management. I am so disappointed, so many reasons, along with everyone else today. You leave thousands stranded at bus lots, who got there early or time, with NO communication. After 1.5 hours of waiting, and to cancel the half. And 2 poor volunteers in charge of telling thousands waiting. No other options, well so we were told, but now I see half marathoners results on the website. We were told we could NOT drive, otherwise I would have. You had no contingency plan, no communication plan, that was the worst part. You can't blame the bus company - it is your race, your responsibility. Race officials at the bus lots from the beginning would have been a huge help. It is like you were all hiding... I was so looking forward to the views, the beauty of Colorado that I love so much. I feel so so so sorry for those who traveled here for a great get away and are left with a sour taste of Colorado now. I feel so so so sorry for those this was their first race. Or those Full Marathoners who didn't even make it to the start to qualify for Boston. After my 10 AWESOME Rock n Roll races last year, travel plans were tight this year, so a local race was welcomed. But I will not be looking to run a Revel race anytime soon. Shame on you for not even getting on social media yet to take ownership.
D. w. from Vancouver, canada (7/19/2015) "Be warned - very disorganized" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 If you run this marathon, be warned that for 2015, the organization of the buses to the start for both the marathon and half marathon was horrible. For the full marathon, about 100-120 runners could not get a bus to the start and hence did not run. Note these people had waited in line since 4:15am which was the designated time. If at that time the organizers had just told us that they were having problems with the buses, all of us could have arranged our own transportation to the start. For some who had come from out of town, this was a very expensive and frustrating experience. For half marathoners, I can not speak personally about their experience but I can say that at about 6:00am, there were probably 1000-1500 waiting for buses. Most had been waiting the better part of a hour or more. I have run 30 marathons must say this one has been the worst organized.
A. H. from Golden colorado (7/19/2015) "Horrible organization" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 Get to the bus line. Wait for 2 hours. At 6 am (race time start) we flag down a bus she agrees to take a load to the start. Get stopped in Evergreen - they're not allowing any traffic up the mountain. UNBELIEVABLE !!! Race entry, flight, hotel, rental car. Not poor organization NO organization. Buses were loaded for the half marathon first. Couldn't get majority of half runners up so they cancelled the half!!!! Absolutely no excuse .
M. J. from Minnesota (12/5/2014) "Best race ever!!" (about: 2014) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon. After running more than ten halves, I decided to run a full and I'm so happy I chose REVEL Rockies. The race was beautiful!! It was all downhill, very organized, every mile marker had pictures and motivation, and the medals were HUGE. I had so much fun at this race and never 'hit the wall' which is a huge accomplishment for my first full marathon. Such a phenomenal race with great organizers!
B. G. from Pasadena, CA (12/4/2014) "#RunRevel Rocky Mountain High" (about: 2014) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very scenic course. The host hotel was very accommodating and it was easy to get to start line with the race provided shuttle. I recommend altitude and elevation training for the best run experience.
J. R. from New York (8/27/2014) "unique experience, great organization" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 It's a really unique and fun experience to just run (or fly) downhill. I hope this race (and the organizer's other ones) really catch on. It seemed flawless to me, which I wouldn't have expected for an inaugural race. Pros: great organization; this was my 15th marathon, and they arranged a smoother event than many of the more-established races pre-race communications were very good the small race means that there are many age-group winners the runners' race bags include a metallic heat blanket and throwaway gloves aid stations were consistent (~2mi apart, with water and gatorade at every one and GUs/candy at a few of them) great qualifier for Boston (many people had 10+ min PRs) no issues with parking every mile is marked (but bring your own watch if you want your splits) free massages at the end (though many fewer masseuses than at Big Cottonwood, which is another awesome race) your race pictures are included! there was a band and a beer stand for post-race entertainment Cons: small expo (I don't really care about them anyways) no real crowd support, aside from the volunteers faster marathon runners will run among (slower) half-marathoners, but it wasn't much of an issue there is light traffic in the opposite direction (there's a full lane blocked for runners, but the other lane is open to infrequent traffic) post-race food/snacks were ok, but not as good as at Big Cottonwood
D. O. from Rapid City, SD (8/26/2014) "Fast, beautiful, punishing" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This is a fast course but come prepared to absorb the pounding that a 5000 foot elevation change is going to dish out. The starting elevation of 10,000 feet did not seem to be a big issue, but I live at 4000 feet with plenty of steep hills to train on so I am sure that helped. It was very hard to control your pace on the 1st half due to the steep grade. I was 5 minutes too fast at the split and then had to work very hard to hang on for my PR and a BQ. Really glad I ran this race. A good physical test, absolutely beautiful and well organized for a first year. I would recommend this to others, but if you are looking for a PR, make sure you get plenty of steep downhill running in your training plan. I've never seen so many runners hobbling that badly at a finish line..... Me included.
C. M. from Austin, TX (8/22/2014) "Great race" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Total downhill, 5000 ft elevation loss. It is a quad buster. Start at 10k ft didn't really bother me coming from sea level. For an inaugural run, organization was stellar - Logistics, web site, execution. Beautiful course and weather, highly recommended. My only gripe is it took forever to exit after the race since the course crossed in front of the parking exit.
J. L. from Kansas City (8/20/2014) "Outstanding Inaugural Marathon" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Ran Revel Rockies since my wife is chasing the states. Together, we have run over 200 marathons, and this was one of the best...and worst. On the positive side - the organization could not be better. Everything went perfectly - from the expo, through results. Beyond beautiful course. It rivals Big Sur and Logan, Utah, and others, for scenery. On the downside (all personal), I fell apart with the high altitude start. As a flatlander, my body could not adapt. That slowed me down significantly and exposed me to the 85 degree heat at the end. Even though I personally struggled, it is a wonderful race. Congrats to those that coordinated the event.
D. H. from Albuquerque, NM (8/18/2014) "Beautiful, scenic, and mostly downhill" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Rockies Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This went pretty well for an inaugural race. A few miscues: Course time limit added after registration opened, change of venue for packet pick up (unknown if I wasn't notified or if I forgot to look at an email), only gatorade (no water) at some aid stations, no cups at some aid stations. These are just logistic hiccups, though, that I read commonly amongst inaugural races, even when put on by experienced companies. Had a great time regardless.

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