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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Cottonwood Heights
  • Event weekend starts
  • Past event

REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions
59/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
28 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon?

The REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon is described as net downhill.

Where does the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon route go?

The REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon route starts at Below the Mill D parking area in Big Cottonwood Canyon, with nearly 10 miles of descent through the canyon before exiting to the valley. Underfoot, expect paved roads. The setting includes mountain and forest. half marathon buses depart Union Park Ave & Fort Union Blvd in Midvale (SE corner) loading 4:15-4:45am.

What should runners know on race day for the REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon?

Runners receive a numbered race bag matching their bib for personal items; bags must be loaded onto the transport vehicles at the start areas no later than 6:30am and are carried down to the finish for post-race collection. 13 marathon pace groups from 2:55 (6:40/mile) to 4:20 (9:54/mile) and 6 half marathon pace groups from 1:30 (6:52/mile) to 2:20 (10:41/mile). Busing to the high-altitude start is included in the entry fee, with the bib serving as the bus ticket: marathon buses depart Murray High School (SE corner) loading 4:00-5:00am.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Lakeside
  • City
  • Countryside
  • Canyon
  • Parkland
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Competitive
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Net Downhill
Net elevation
-871 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
Runners must clear Knudsen Park by 9:15am; a 15:00/mile pace standard applies thereafter.

Race day logistics

Pacers
13 marathon pace groups from 2:55 (6:40/mile) to 4:20 (9:54/mile) and 6 half marathon pace groups from 1:30 (6:52/mile) to 2:20 (10:41/mile).
Bag drop
Runners receive a numbered race bag matching their bib for personal items; bags must be loaded onto the transport vehicles at the start areas no later than 6:30am and are carried down to the finish for post-race collection.
Expo / packet pickup
Expo and packet pickup at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Hall E (Salt Lake City) on Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:00am-6:00pm; photo ID required. Mail delivery of the race bag is offered for an extra fee; no race-day pickup.
Medal
Large, high-quality finisher medals awarded to all finishers; a Triple REVELer medal is available for runners who complete three REVEL races in a year.
Finisher tee
High-quality gender-specific race shirt available as long sleeve, tank or short sleeve, exchangeable at the expo for sizing.

Access and course status

Start
Below the Mill D parking area in Big Cottonwood Canyon, with nearly 10 miles of descent through the canyon before exiting to the valley.

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Surface
Paved roads
Notable features
  • Busing to the high-altitude start is included in the entry fee, with the bib serving as the bus ticket: marathon buses depart Murray High School (SE corner) loading 4:00-5:00am
  • half marathon buses depart Union Park Ave & Fort Union Blvd in Midvale (SE corner) loading 4:15-4:45am

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 21°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 59Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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