Mt Lemmon Course Preview

A course strategy – and overall race strategy – is a must for optimal performance on race day. Whether this is your first REVEL race and your goal is simply to finish, or you are REVEL veteran aiming for a PR or BQ, you should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the Mt. Lemmon course!

The head coach of REVEL’s Online Coaching Program, who has run a Boston Qualifier in all the REVEL marathons, has prepared a detailed description of the Mt. Lemmon Marathon and Half-Marathon courses.

Mt Lemmon Price Increase

REVEL Mt Lemmon in Tucson, AZ has its final $10 price increase on October 2. Sign up now to save! REVEL Mt Lemmon takes you all the way from Alpine terrain filled pine trees to desert landscapes dominated by Saguaro cactus. The views are diverse and amazing, and MANY people have claimed PRs and BQs on this course.

Participant Highlight

At mile 23 of the Mt hood marathon I was really hurting and stopped to walk. A lady (complete stranger) came up from behind and gave me encouragement and said you can do this and continued to stay with me and run next to me. She was exactly what I needed to push through pain and exhaustion. What are the odds she also happened to be the bib # right before mine and we were caught in photos together almost wearing the same colors! What a great reminder of how kind and amazing runners are as people.

Things To Do - Mt Charleston

Located just 50 miles from Las Vegas is Valley of Fire State Park. World-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, this park contains ancient, petrified trees & petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. A Visitor Center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory & history of the park & nearby region. It also has numerous campsites as well as many intriguing trails and slot canyons to tempt hikers and trail runners.

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LA Fitness

LA Fitness is offering a FREE 7 day guest pass to all REVEL runners. Just click this link for more details.

Redlands Community Hospital

Big thanks to our medical partner Redlands Community Hospital. Be sure to thank their staff on course at REVEL Big Bear.

Hanger 24

Beer at REVEL Big Bear will be provided by Hanger 24. Visit the info booth at the expo to get your ID wristband.

HeadSweats Race Entry Giveaway

GET CAUGHT RUNNING in a HeadSweats Hat & WIN A FREE Race Entry to next years REVEL Big Bear event! To enter get photographed wearing a HeadSweats Hat during the 2018 REVEL Big Bear race.

REVEL Big Cottonwood Winners

REVEL Big Cottonwood was held on September 8, 2018 in Salt Lake City, UT. Here are all the winners:

Male Marathon Winner Kyle Brush 2:39:43	Female Marathon Winner Marisa Lizak 2:50:10
Male Half Winner Ron Young 1:09:29	Female Half Winner Selina Sekulic 1:11:27
Half Team Winner Run Eat Repeat 1:24:34	Marathon Team Winner Run4fun 3:03:37

Powerade

Big thanks to Powerade for supplying all the electrolytes, cups and jugs at all our REVEL Races. Look for Powerade at all our REVEL Race aid stations.

doTerra

doTERRA® Deep Blue Rub will be on all REVEL race courses and at all the finish lines to help with any muscle cramps. Deep Blue is a topical cream formulated with Deep Blue Soothing Blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils, natural plant extracts, and additional helpful ingredients that provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas.

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Ashley Chatham who ran the 2018 REVEL Rockies Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018/2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Ashley, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

Big Bear Course Preview

A course strategy and overall race strategy is a must for optimal performance on race day. You should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the course!

You want to plan your race with course segments in mind, and with an overall strategy for varying paces throughout. Your varied paces will be dictated by the elevation losses and gains, and you want to know before the race where those variations will occur.

Generally, the Big Bear Marathon course can be divided into six sections:

Big Bear Price Increase

REVEL Big Bear in SoCal has a $10 price increase on Sept 11. Sign up now to save! REVEL Big Bear replaces the Canyon City event and has an incredible course profile with only 10 feet of uphill in the second half. You don't want to miss out on becoming a LEGACY runner for this event as it's sure to become very popular.

Mt Lemmon Expo Location

The REVEL Mt Lemmon Marathon & Half Marathon Expo will be held at the Tuscon Expo Center at 3750 East Irvington Rd. The expo will be on Friday, November 2 from
10am to 7pm.

Life saved at Mt Hood

A participant suffered a major cardiac arrest during REVEL Mt Hood. Fortunately, she went down within eyesight of one of our volunteers (a nurse), who started chest compressions immediately. Soon to arrive was a deputy who had a AED installed on his motorcycle. AMR & Hoodland Fire District also arrived quickly & used advanced equipment to perform more intense compressions. She was then transported to Highway 26 (the full marathon route) where a helicopter could land (causing a slight diversion for marathon runners). The participant was loaded into the helicopter and...

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100's of Youth Will Run Big Cottonwood

The Launch Team Youth from Salt Lake and Las Vegas have completed their 12 week training program and are ready to run the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon on Saturday. They are ready and are going to kill it! So when you see them in their red shirts on race day, make sure to tell them how awesome they are.

Things To Do - Big Island Waterfalls

Did you hear the announcement for REVEL Kulia on the Big Island of Hawaii? Use code EARLY before Sept. 11 to get $10 off.

What would a trip to Hawaii be if you do not go visit some waterfalls? Well there are more waterfalls on the Big Island than you could possibly do in a single trip there, so here is a guide to the Best Waterfalls on the Big Island so you can plan to see the best ones while you are there.

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HOKA ONE ONE

GET CAUGHT RUNNING in HOKA ONE ONE shoes & WIN A FREE Race Entry to next year’s REVEL Big Cottonwood event!

To Enter, just get PHOTOGRAPHED wearing HOKA ONE ONE shoes during the 2018 REVEL Big Cottonwood race. The winner will be randomly selected from the REVEL Race photos and announced on September 12th, 2018 on the REVEL Facebook page.

Powerade

Big thanks to Powerade for supplying all the electrolytes, cups and jugs at all our REVEL Races. Look for Powerade at all our REVEL Race aid stations.

doTerra

doTERRA® Deep Blue Rub will be on all REVEL race courses and at all the finish lines to help with any muscle cramps. Deep Blue is a topical cream formulated with Deep Blue Soothing Blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils, natural plant extracts, and additional helpful ingredients that provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas.

G2G Protein Bars

G2G Protein Bars are delicious refrigerated protein bars. Loved by families, athletes and anyone on the go when you taste one, you'll know what makes Good2Go Bars better than the rest. Order online with code revel and save 25% off! Start shopping at https://good2gobar.com/.

Team Highlight

Check out the Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics, the running club that is crazy about running! 3 marathons or half marathons within 90 days to qualify. Do you have what it takes? Visit marathonmaniacs.com or halffanatics.com for more details.

Canyon City Clearance Sale

REVEL Canyon City has been replaced with REVEL Big Bear, so we have marked all the Canyon City merchandise to clearance prices. There are high quality hoodies, jackets, and Tshirts that are a perfect momento of REVEL Canyon City!

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Charity Donation Highlight

The charity partner for REVEL Mt Hood was the Hoodland Fire District. REVEL donated several thousand dollars to the Firewise Fire Fuel Removal Program to help the communities of Government Camp, ZigZag, and Rhododendron. These funds are being used to remove dangerous debris and other fire fuel from the communities. Thank you to all REVEL Mt Hood participants for helping make this donation possible!

We feel it is crucial to give back to local programs whose goals align with fitness or conservation as a way of saying thank you and building strong relationships with the communities that host us!

Scott James Sport Jewelry Partner

Stop by the Scott James Sport Jewelry expo booth and finish line booth  at REVEL Big Cottonwood to get your REVEL branded jewelry!

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Louise Camou who ran the 2018 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018/2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Louise, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

Big Cottonwood Course Preview

A course strategy and overall race strategy is a must for optimal performance on race day. You should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the course!

A critical component of your strategy is the course profile itself. Where are the sharp descents? Where are the climbs? Where does the course “flatten” a bit? You want to plan your race with course segments in mind and with an overall strategy for varying paces throughout. Your varied paces will be dictated by the elevation losses and gains, and you want to know before the race where those variations will occur.

Big Cottonwood Price Increase

REVEL Big Cottonwood in Salt Lake has a $10 price increase on August 7. Sign up now to save! REVEL Big Cottonwood was the original and still the largest REVEL event. It is a must-do. Big Cottonwood Canyon is spectacular!

Big Bear Expo Location

The REVEL Big Bear Expo will be held at Sylvan Park (NW corner at University St & Colton Ave): 601 N University St, Redlands, CA 92374. The expo will be on Saturday, October 13 from 10:00am-6:00pm.

Big Bear Training Group

Are you currently training for REVEL Big Bear? Don't train alone and join the FREE in-person Pasadena Pacers training program. All abilities are welcome!

Sign up today

REVEL Mt Hood Winners

REVEL Mt Hood was held on July 28, 2018 near Portland, OR. Here are all your winners.

Male Marathon Winner Gary Krugger 2:36:56.86	Female Marathon Winner Sylvanna Toledo 3:00:13.06
Male Half Winner Connor Peloquin 1:09:30.45	Female Half Winner Corrine Murray 1:25:29.12
Half Team Winner Orange Crush 1:15:37	Marathon Team Winner Hasbeens & Nevergunnabees 3:04:57

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HOKA ONE ONE

HOKA ONE ONE is excited to be partnering with REVEL Big Cottonwood for a sixth year! Be sure to stop by their expo booth to pick up your next pair of HOKA ONE ONE shoes.

SCHEELS

The Scheels located in Sandy Utah is a great place to pick up your new running gear and much more. Be sure to stop by their expo booth at Big Cottonwood and say hello to them at their aid station! Thanks Scheels!

The More You Know - Mt Lemmon

Sitting at 9,150 feet, the Mount Lemmon Air Force Station was said to be the
world’s highest radar installation in 1957. It was manned by the 684th Aircraft
Control and Warning Squadron, whose motto was “Who goes there?” Along
with dozens of similar stations, it watched for Soviet aircraft before the
advent of satellite surveillance. 

Intermountain Alta View Hospital

Alta View Hospital is a great REVEL Big Cottonwood Sponsor. Be sure to thank their staff on course for keeping everyone safe and healthy at this years REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half.

Team Highlight

Check out the Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics, the running club that is crazy about running! 3 marathons or half marathons within 90 days to qualify. Do you have what it takes? Visit marathonmaniacs.com or halffanatics.com for more details.

HeadSweaets

REVEL's exclusive headwear partner for 2018 is Headsweats. Headsweats is dedicated to providing the highest quality headwear in the industry using innovative materials and designs. Keep a cool head. Check your swag bag for this year's FREE REVEL HeadSweats Hat.

Charity Donation Highlight

Since 2012, REVEL has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to chairities aligned with our vision of fitness and stewdardship of our courses. Charities include Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Brighton Institute, Drive Smart, Mt Lemmon Community Center, Mt Charleston Volunteer Fire Department, and Hoodland Fire. We strive to give back to those areas that are gracious enough to host our events.

Scott James Sport Jewelry Partner

For 2018, REVEL Race Series has partnered with Scott James Sport Jewelry for all of our runners' jewelry needs. Scott James Sport Jewelry has over 300 running charms available, including location charms specific to most REVEL events! The leader in sport and running jewelry, all of their jewelry is cast in sterling silver and finished with a unique satin finish that's only available from Scott James. Whether shopping for yourself or a friend, stop by their booth at the next event to pick up your REVEL Race Series jewelry and a few running charms.

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Melissa Levy who ran the 2017 REVEL Canyon City Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018/2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Melinda, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

AFTERSHOKZ—The ONLY style of Headphones Allowed at MT HOOD

AfterShokz open-ear headphones are the ONLY style of headphones that are ALLOWED at Mt Hood. Our permit will not allow any in-ear headphones on the race course. With AfterShokz headphones, your ears are never covered, leaving them open to safely take in all that pushes you, from your motivational playlist to the crowds cheering at the finish line. Get $30 off REVEL approved wireless headphones at www.aftershokz.com with code REVEL and start training with them. You can also visit AfterShokz at the expo to learn more.

Mt Hood Course Preview

A course strategy and overall race strategy is a must for optimal performance on race day. You should have a well-planned strategy for how you intend to manage the course!

A critical component of your strategy is the course profile itself. Where are the sharp descents? Where are the climbs? Where does the course “flatten” a bit? You want to plan your race with course segments in mind and with an overall strategy for varying paces throughout. Your varied paces will be dictated by the elevation losses and gains, and you want to know before the race where those variations will occur.

Big Bear Price Increase

REVEL Big Bear in Southern California has a $10 price increase on July 10. The REVEL Big Bear course is INCREDIBLE! One interesting tidbit: the cyclist measuring the Big Bear course for USATF certification didn’t pedal his bike once for the entire half marathon course and was able to coast all the way to the finish line! 

Launch Team 5K/10K in Salt Lake

Don't you love the medal and Tshirt for the 80's themed 5K/10K run down Emigration Canyon hosted by the Salt Lake Launch Team? This fundraiser on August 11 is a perfect opportunity for a PR on a 5K or 10K while supporting a great cause. The Launch Team trains youth for half marathons. This race is also timed perfectly for some downhill training for the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half.

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Mt Hood Finish

REVEL Mt Hood Finish Line Pizza will be provided by Papa John's Pizza! Keep an eye out for our Papa John's Sponsored Facebook posts to win free pizza or a free REVEL race entry. Finish hungry, because there is a pizza party waiting for you at the finish!

Look for your FREE Coca-Cola Beverages including Diet Coke, Coke, and Sprite at the finishline. Celebrate your REVEL Mt Hood race with an ice cold Coke!

Things To Do - Big Cottonwood

Guess what's top-ranked on Trip Advisor's Things To Do in Salt Lake City list? That's right: Visit Big Cottonwood Canyon. With hikes, tours, lakes, resorts, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, scenic drives, etc., what better place to plan a vacation marathon or half? You will not be dissapointed.

Today we highlight Big Rack Shuttles, which will haul you and your mountain bike to the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon for you to ride down on the trails. You can't make a trip to UT in the summer without trying a mountain biking tour in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Intermountain Alta View Hospital

Alta View Hospital is a great partner, and they want to help you run better. Here is a great article about Safe Running in the HEAT. Also join them in person or online for their FREE Running Clinics:

July 12th: Training the Safe Way, by Julia Reich, DPT

July 31st: Nutrition Strategies to Fuel Your Run, by Lindsay Park, RD.

See the full schedule of their events.

MyoStorm

Sports and fitness recovery innovation has arrived. MyoStorm is pleased to announce the release of its flagship product the Meteor. The Meteor adds state of the art vibration and heat therapy technologies to standard trigger point release methods. MyoStorm's proven technology ensures that anyone can warm up and recover like the pro's. Come get a sneak peak glimpse at the Meteor and reserve one of these revolutionary recovery devices for yourself after the race or at the expo. Be among the first in the world to experience this technology and get it for an amazing discount offered only to REVEL attendees!

Scott James Sport Jewelry Partner

For 2018, Revel Race Series has partnered with Scott James Sport Jewelry for all of our runner's jewelry needs. Scott James Sport Jewelry has over 300 running charms available, including location charms specific to most the REVEL events! The leader in sport and running jewelry, all of their jewelry is cast in sterling silver and finished with a unique satin finish that's only available from Scott James. Whether shopping for yourself or a friend...head over to their website, or stop by their booth at the next event, to pick up your REVEL Race Series jewelry and a few running charms. For a limited time, ENJOY 20% OFF YOUR ONLINE ORDER with code RUNREVEL!

LA Fitness

REVEL is excited to announce its partnership with fitness industry leader LA Fitness. Visit one of their 700+ locations nationwide with this complimentary guest pass. We all know that cross training is an effective injury prevention method, be it cycling, swimming, or strength training. Let LA Fitness help you tow that starting line fit and healthy!

Team Highlight

Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics are a group of people who are passionate about running. With over 31,500 members all over the world you are sure to run into a fellow member at races. Join the insanity! 3 marathons or half marathons in 90 days to qualify. Visit marathonmaniacs.com or halffanatics.com for more details.

HeadSweaets

REVEL's exclusive headwear partner for 2018 is Headsweats. Headsweats is dedicated to providing the highest quality headwear in the industry using innovative materials and designs. Keep a cool head. Check your swag bag for this years FREE REVEL HeadSweats Hat.

Sierra Club

Join Team Sierra for something new & exciting--a community that cares about protecting the places we live and is taking action by raising money for the Sierra Club.

Saving the planet is a marathon effort--so when you raise $1,000 for Team Sierra, you'll receive a FREE race entry into REVEL Big Bear or REVEL Mt Lemmon Marathon or Half. You'll also get fun Team Sierra merchandise and full support to reach your fundraising goal.

You can be a part of the nation's largest and most influential grassroots
environmental organization and help safeguard our wild and beautiful lands.

Learn more: Mt. Lemmon | Big Bear

Runner Highlight

REVELer Jim Diego not only runs his heart out but also sings his heart out during the National Anthem. Have you heard him at the start of your REVEL Marathon? Jim has sang the National Anthem at 78 races across the country and soon to be number 4 for REVEL when he joins us at the REVEL Mt Hood Marathon.

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Amber Neves who ran the 2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018/2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Amber, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.

Training Tip

Downhill Workouts: How Often, How Far, and What Type of Workouts?

There are many downhill training methods and workouts that help runners find their optimum amount of downhill training, meaning the appropriate level of intensity depending on experience level, and the adequate number of days and proper distances for downhill "practice" during the weeks leading up to race day.

Generally, you should include downhill training hill workout about once every 10-14 days...

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Paul Carmona is the Online REVEL Coach who has designed training plans specifically for REVEL downhill courses. He is a 16-time REVEL Marathon Finisher and has run multiple Boston Qualifiers on every REVEL course that he has run, with his current streak at 14 BQs in a row at REVEL marathons!

Price increases

REVEL Mt Hood in Portland, REVEL Big Cottonwood in Salt Lake, and REVEL Mt Lemmon in Tucson all have a $10 price increase on June 26! All three of these courses are fast and beautiful, so you'll want to sign up for all 3!

Youth Training in LA

Launch Team youth half marathon training will be starting in July in Santa Monica for the REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. The youth meet twice a week to run together with volunteer coaches. Registration includes an entry to the half marathon, free shoes (while sizes remain), group training, and A LOT of fun. Get your youth off the couch and out running this summer with the Launch Team. Visit thelaunchteam.org for all the details and to sign up! Youth as young as 8 and as old as 18 are welcome.

The Salt Lake Launch Team is hosting an 80's themed 5K/10K run down Emigration Canyon as a fundraiser on August 11. Downhill 5K/10K you ask? That's right. Great opportunity for a PR on a 5K or 10K while supporting a great cause. The Launch Team trains youth for half marathons. This race is also timed perfectly for some downhill training for the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half.

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Rockies IS Open For Registration

The 2019 REVEL Rockies Marathon & Half will be taking place Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Denver, CO. With nearly a 30% BQ rate in 2018, this course is fast! It's also one of the most diverse REVEL courses with sweeping views of the Rockie Mountains in the first half and a breath-taking scenes in a narrow canyon in the second half. This is a must do REVEL course! Register now while prices are at their lowest!

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REVEL Rockies Winners

REVEL Rockies was held on June 3, 2018 in Denver and a new male marathon winner claimed the throne from Grant Bennett who won the last three years in a row. Here are all your winners.

Ryan Herzog 2:27:23	Female Marathon Winner Jaime Dawes 2:59:02
Male Half Winner Bashash Walio 1:08:13	Female Half Winner Becky Smith 1:24:44
Half Team Winner Runners Roost 1:25:46	Marathon Team Winner STRS 3:25:49

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LA Fitness

REVEL is excited to announce its partnership with fitness industry leader LA Fitness. Visit one of their 700+ locations nationwide with this complimentary guest pass. We all know that cross training is an effective injury prevention method, be it cycling, swimming, or strength training. Let LA Fitness help you tow that starting line fit and healthy!

Papa Johns

REVEL Mt Hood Finish Line Pizza will be provided by Papa John's Pizza! Papa John's Pizza is one of the largest pizza chains in the world, with over 4,000 establishments worldwide and 3,200 in the United States. Papa John's has always maintained that better ingredients make better pizza, and they prove it with their hand-tossed original crust, all-natural sauce, fresh-cut vegetables, and premium cheeses. Papa John's is also heavily involved in charity work around the country. Finish hungry, because there is a pizza party waiting for you at the finish!

Things To Do - Big Bear

Located in the mountain town of Big Bear Lake, this celebration is based off the world’s original Oktoberfest. With authentic German entertainment, Brats and Knockwursts direct from the German butcher, and a variety of Oktoberfest beers, it will be a great addition to your Revel Big Bear weekend.

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Scott James Sport Jewelry Partner

For 2018, Revel Race Series has partnered with Scott James Sport Jewelry for all of our runner's jewelry needs. Scott James Sport Jewelry has over 300 running charms available, including location charms specific to most the Revel events! The leader in sport and running jewelry, all of their jewelry is cast in sterling silver and finished with a unique satin finish that's only available from Scott James. Whether shopping for yourself or a friend...head over to their website, or stop by their booth at the next event, to pick up your Revel Race Series jewelry and a few running charms. For a limited time, ENJOY 20% OFF YOUR ONLINE ORDER with code RUNREVEL!

Intermountain Alta View Hospital

Join Alta View Hospital in person or online for their FREE clinics, make sure to visit their two Running Clinics.

July 12th, Runners Clinic: Training the Safe Way, Julia Reich, DPT

July 31st, Nutrition Strategies to Fuel Your Run, Lindsay Park, RD.

See the full schedule of their events.

AFTERSHOKZ

AfterShokz open-ear headphones are the ONLY headphones that are ALLOWED at our REVEL Mt Hood Marathon and Half. Our permit will not allow any in-ear headphones on the race course. With AfterShokz headphones, your ears are never covered, leaving them open to safely take in all that pushes you, from your motivational playlist to the crowds cheering at the finish line. Get $30 off REVEL approved wireless headphones at www.aftershokz.com with code REVEL and start training with them. Visit AfterShokz at the expo to learn more.

doTERRA Deep Blue on the course

Look for doTERRA Deep Blue Rub at our last 8 aid stations along the REVEL Rockies Marathon & Half courses this year. doTERRA Deep Blue Rub is a topical cream formulated with Deep Blue Soothing Blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils, natural plant extracts, and additional helpful ingredients that provides a comforting sensation of cooling and warmth to problem areas.

Team Highlight

With over 31,500+ members all over the world the Marathon Maniacs & the Half Fanatics are a running club you don’t want to miss out on. 3 marathons or half marathons within 90 days to qualify. Visit marathonmaniacs.com or halffanatics.com for more details.

Random Race Entry Winner

Congratulations to Kimberly Lopez who ran the 2018 REVEL Rockies Half Marathon. She was randomly selected as the winner of a FREE race entry to any 2018/2019 REVEL event. Keep your eyes out each month to see if you're the next random winner. Kimberly, email revel@runrevel.com to claim your prize.