REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for REVEL Reno Tahoe 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.
REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon at a glance
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon?
The REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 100 m.
Where does the REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon route go?
The REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon route starts at Mt. Rose Summit on the Mt. Rose Highway, high in the Sierra Nevada and finishes at Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV. Underfoot, expect paved roads. It passes Mt. Rose Summit, Mt. Rose Highway, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mt. Rose / Sky Tavern ski areas and Galena. All participants are bused to the point-to-point start lines from the finish-area venue.
What should runners know on race day for the REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon?
Gear/bag drop available via bag trucks at the start lines; bags must be loaded at least 15 minutes before the start. Bag drop is not available at the 10K start line. Pace teams provided at a wide range of finish times, including Boston-qualifying paces for the marathon.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Forest
- Canyon
- City
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Competitive
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 100 m
- Net elevation
- -1,359 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- Marathon must be completed by approximately 12:33 PM, equivalent to about a 15:00 minute-per-mile pace.
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified Boston Marathon qualifying course; due to its steep net downhill, runners seeking a Boston Qualifying time should note REVEL marathons carry an adjustment for downhill courses.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pace teams provided at a wide range of finish times, including Boston-qualifying paces for the marathon.
- Bag drop
- Gear/bag drop available via bag trucks at the start lines; bags must be loaded at least 15 minutes before the start. Bag drop is not available at the 10K start line.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup and pre-race expo held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (Hall 1A) the day before the race, including race shirt size exchange.
- Medal
- Large, high-quality finisher medal for all finishers; a Triple REVELer medal is available for completing any three REVEL full or half marathons in a calendar year.
- Finisher tee
- Gender-specific high-quality race shirt included; size exchange available at the expo.
Access and course status
- Start
- Mt. Rose Summit on the Mt. Rose Highway, high in the Sierra Nevada
- Finish
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved roads
- Landmarks
- Mt. Rose Summit, Mt. Rose Highway, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mt. Rose / Sky Tavern ski areas, Galena, Montreux Golf Club, Thomas Creek Parkway, Reno-Sparks Convention Center
- Notable features
- All participants are bused to the point-to-point start lines from the finish-area venue
- aid stations roughly every two miles with water, Gatorade, porta-potties and basic first aid