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REVEL Big Bear Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Redlands, CA, USA
- Race Date: 11/07/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: No
REVEL Big Bear Marathon Description
The REVEL Big Bear Marathon is a fast, downhill point-to-point race through the San Bernardino Mountains, starting above 7,000 feet and descending through forested terrain to Redlands, California. The Boston-qualifying course draws runners chasing personal bests with its steady grade, crisp mountain air, and sweeping views. A half marathon runs the same day, held each fall.
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REVEL Big Bear Marathon Additional Details:
Finishers earn a medal that reviewers consistently call huge and genuinely heavy-duty, one of the more substantial awards in the sport. REVEL throws in free race-day photos too, so there’s no extra charge to remember the descent. The real surprise waits at the finish: pie, an unusual and welcome departure from the standard banana-and-bagel spread. At the start, a cold mountain morning is softened by blankets handed out to keep runners warm before the gun goes off. Between the well-staffed aid stations and quirky finish-line touches, it’s earned a reputation as one of REVEL’s most enjoyable courses.
Course Information
Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 1,000 to 1,300
Marathon: 1,500 to 1,800
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 332 ft (101 m)
Elevation Loss: 5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 54°F
- High: 75°F
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Things to Do in Redlands, CA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Landmark
Prospect Park
Wander Prospect Park, with its amphitheater, orange grove, and scenic walking trails — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Arts & Culture
Redlands Historical Glass Museum
See more than 7,000 pieces of American-made glassware at the Redlands Historical Glass Museum, the only museum of its kind west of the Mississippi — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day.
Sports & Entertainment
San Bernardino County Museum
Go stargazing or tour the gardens and archeological exhibits at the San Bernardino County Museum — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Outdoors & Trails
Hulda Crooks Park
Hike the trail system at Hulda Crooks Park between Redlands and Loma Linda, suited for families and serious hikers alike — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
Shopping
Downtown Redlands
Browse unique shops, breweries, and bakeries along State Street and Citrus Avenue in downtown Redlands — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Creekside Trail
Walk the 1.3-mile round-trip Creekside Trail to a high point overlooking San Timoteo Canyon — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend a rest day.
Museums & History
Lincoln Memorial Shrine
Explore the only museum west of the Mississippi dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
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