REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon

REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon 2027 Course Analysis

REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon is a full marathon held in Salt Lake City, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 13 June 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 67m of total climbing and around 1666m of descent (a net drop of roughly 1599m), with its high point near 2934m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

This is a net-downhill course: it descends roughly 1599m more than it climbs (67m of ascent against about 1666m of descent), dropping from a high point near 2934m toward 1334m above sea level. Point-to-point downhill courses like this are among the fastest available for a personal best or a Boston qualifier - just be aware that sustained descending fatigues the quads late in the race, so ease off early and do some downhill running in training.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 14°C and 30°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Trail

REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.

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