The Rockies Marathon drops approximately 4,700 feet from the start eleven miles up Squaw Valley Road (~10,400') and finishes in Morrison (~5,700').
Although the course is extremely downhill and potentially can be very fast (net drop of 4.700 feet), the high course elevation may adversely affect some runners - especially those not acclimated to the altitude.
**Weather data is from the finish line. Temperatures will be much cooler (15-25° F cooler) at the start and gets warmer as runners travel down the mountain.
The REVEL Rockies Marathon was the 99th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 89th largest in 2022.
This year 23.1% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 22.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the REVEL Rockies Marathon the 40th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 36th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 97.70 ranks it as the 345th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Colorado.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the REVEL Rockies Marathon a PR Score of 97.22. This PR Score ranks it as the 319th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Colorado.
Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.
REVEL Rockies Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 10472 feet (3192m) Min Elevation: 5778 feet (1761m)
It was one of -if not the best marathon I have ever ran. Snow cap mountain road race. At the end free video/photos of your run. The race end was in a wonderful little town 26.2 below. Really organized.
Race Tips
Be early for shuttle buses and check to make sure you are on the right bus. Either marathon or half marathon
Beautiful downhill course. I thought it would be a great first timers course but it is a little rough on the quads. I have recommended this race to quite a few people.
Race Tips
Carry water initially if you can, but have something you don't mind getting rid of. During the first 7 miles or so, the downhill is severe enough that stopping for water takes energy. I brought a sweatshirt and pants to the start and was thrilled, it was freezing at the top (10K feet)
4.5 Stars from 4 Reviews
