REVEL Big Bear
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About the race
REVEL Big Bear is a road race in Big Bear, California, scheduled for Nov. 7, 2026. The event offers both a marathon and a half marathon and is listed as a Boston qualifying course.
The courses run from the mountains and forests around Big Bear down toward the foothills of Redlands, California, and pass through scenery in the San Bernardino National Forest. The route features a smooth downhill profile and a measurable net elevation drop.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Race services and participant features include course maps, pacers, participant tracking, and pre race perks such as blankets and gloves reported by participants. The event organizer states that a portion of registration fees is donated to the Big Bear community.
Participant feedback highlights consistent organization of logistics such as buses, aid stations, bib pickup, plentiful hydration, and course safety. Several runners reported personal records on the course, and other notes from participants mention large medals and post race food offerings. REVEL also offers a Triple REVELer program that awards an additional medal to runners who complete any three REVEL events, full or half, in a calendar year.
The description above reflects event details and common participant observations shared by the organizer and past entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
