REVEL RACE SERIES
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Vacation Races
We do Marathon & Half Marathon races and they can best be described by two words: Fast & Beautiful. These events take place in the most beautiful venues available in the areas in which they are held.
These races seek to maximize the time our runners spend running in canyons, forests, state or national parks, and so forth.
In addition, the downhill nature of these races provides a unique opportunity for runners to achieve personal best times and qualify for exclusive events.
These are USATF-certified courses and are renowned as one of the fastest Boston Marathon qualifying races in the country.
Fast & Beautiful Race
Fast, net-downhill courses designed to help you chase a PR.
Your Shot at Boston
Some of the highest Boston-qualifying rates in the country.
Mountain Views, Every Mile
Run through canyons and alpine forest, with views that stay with you.
The Vacation Races Experience
Same care and attention to detail that we bring to every national park weekend.
Exclusive Finisher Medal & T-Shirt
Take a piece of your experience home with you.
Hear it from our
RUNNERS
Stories from runners at past Marathon & Half Marathon events
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"Came all the way from California to run in the half! It was beautiful and PR'd by 23 min! Awesome race!!”
— Amy Payne, Big Bear
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"Incredibly well organized from start to finish. Great volunteers. Beautiful course. Best marathon experience I've had."
– Bret Martyn, Big Cottonwood
"The course offers all the downhill your legs can handle, making it perfect for chasing a PR. The swag was top-notch, with a high-quality shirt and medal that made the race even more rewarding. A fantastic event all around!"
– Cody Hyer, Big Bear
Event
INFO
Spectators will not be allowed on Highway 38 anywhere in the canyon during the race. Spectators are asked to select cheering points in the City of Mentone and City of Redlands only. Please note that there will be no parking allowed along the entire route.
Alternatively, spectators are invited to await the arrival of their runners at the finish venue on E. San Bernardino Ave (adjacent to Redlands Sports Park). There will be plenty of activities and things to see while waiting at the finish line.
Spectators will be allowed to park in the area surrounding the finish venue. Please tell your fan club to plan to park on the city streets (Dearborn St and San Bernardino Ave) near the finish venue.
Confetti cannons are NOT permitted. Any use will result in significant fines and removal from the event.Results
Live results will be hosted online by Laurel. Visit the results button below for final finisher times after the event is completed. Keep in mind, the results are not official until all runners have crossed the finish line, and have been reviewed by the event director. Got questions about your placement? Please email timing@brooksee.com.
Photos
Crossing the finish line is your moment of triumph, and now, you can relive that victory almost instantly with Quantum Fiber Ultra Fast Finisher Pics – the fastest way to capture and share your marathon success.
2026 RACE PHOTOS COMING SOONCourse Safety
The road will be partially closed to traffic during the race. During this time, the down-bound (Southbound) lane will be reserved for runners. Traffic in the up-bound (Northbound) lane will remain open to up-bound traffic only. Candlestick barricades will be placed along the center of the road, and for your safety you must stay to the right of these cones at all times while in the canyon.
Race volunteers and police officers will be present at all major intersections and turns on the courses to guide runners and stop traffic when necessary. Please follow their directions at all times in order to ensure your safety.
Medical Assistance
Each aid station will be supplied with a first-aid kit that will include items such as bandages, moleskin, vaseline, anti-inflammatories, etc. If you are in need of any of these items, simply stop and ask the volunteers at the aid station and they will be able to help you.
In addition to the first-aid kits, various aid stations will be staffed by medical professionals and equipped with advanced medical supplies. The medical provider and their trained EMTs will be ready to service runners at the medical aid stations. See the Aid Stations section for more details.
Multiple sag wagons and ambulances will be roaming the course as well to respond to any emergencies and transport runners who cannot continue to the finish line. A full-service medical tent will also be at the finish line.This is a USATF certified Boston-qualifying marathon course, with certification number UT15006KH. The half marathon certification number is UT23007TJD. For more information regarding Boston Marathon qualifying standards and timelines, please visit the qualifying procedure page of their website.
Participant parking is not available at the finish venue. All designated parking is a short shuttle ride from the finish line (approximately 15 minutes). The address for parking is 650 E Hospitality Ln. San Bernardino, CA 92408. Please utilize the Parking & Busing map to ensure easy access to parking and bus loading race morning.
REVEL Big Bear is a point to point route and as such, we will bus you from the designated parking area to the start line. Marathon and half marathon participants will board buses in two separate locations within in the parking area. All participants must take the bus and your bib is the ticket to board the bus. There is no parking at the start lines, and participants may not be dropped off at the start venues.
Marathon buses will load from the NE corner of the lot on E Carnegie Dr and will depart from 3:15-3:45AM. Half marathon buses will load from the SE corner of the lot on E Hospitality Ln and will depart from 3:30-4:15AM. Please arrive on time and make sure you board the correct bus. From approximately 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM there will be a continuous shuttle for participants to return to their cars from the finish area to the designated parking.
Please make sure that you are on time and that you get on the right bus! Staff will be on hand to help direct runners and ensure that parking and busing runs smoothly. Estimated travel time is 60 minutes to the full marathon start and 30 minutes to the half marathon start. Please plan your bathroom needs accordingly. Some porta potties will be available at the busing area as well as the start lines.
Spectators will be allowed to park in the area surrounding the finish venue. Please tell your fan club to park on the city streets (Dearborn St and San Bernardino Ave) near the finish venue.You will receive a race bag when you pick up your packet at the expo. This bag is for you to take to the starting areas. A number that matches your race bib will be put on the outside of your race bag. This is to identify your bag at the finish area after the race, and you will need your bib to prove ownership of your bag when you pick it up. Please carry any belongings to the starting area in this bag, as opposed to any other personal bags, which cannot be identified by your race number. Bags must be placed in the bag trucks at the starting areas at least 15 minutes prior to the race start. Please do not leave keys, wallets or valuables in your drop bag.
Please ensure your bag is secured tightly and do NOT place any valuable items in your bag. REVEL Big Bear will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. Any personal items left at aid stations will be donated to charity.Airport
If you are traveling to REVEL Big Bear, the closest airports are LA/Ontario International Airport (25 miles), Palm Springs International Airport (47 miles), John Wayne Airport (59 miles), and Los Angeles International Airport (79 miles).
HotelPlanner
Race weekend isn’t just a start line it’s a full-on adventure, and we want your trip to feel smooth from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re running, crewing, or cheering, HotelPlanner makes it easy to book the right place to stay with exclusive discounted rates for Big Bear participants, friends, and family, plus a seamless booking experience and 24/7 customer support. Your Big Bear HotelPlanner page is set up with official race weekend dates and lodging options near key event areas like Expo, Start Line, and Finish Line, so you’re close to the action and ready for a stress-free race morning.
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