REVEL White Mountains

Race Overview

The REVEL White Mountains is a special edition Boston Qualifying marathon and half marathon that takes runners down the iconic Kancamagus Highway through New Hampshire's spectacular White Mountains National Forest. This fast, downhill point-to-point course offers breathtaking views of the Swift River and historic landmarks while providing an exceptional opportunity for personal records and Boston Marathon qualification.

Course & Route

The marathon begins at CL Graham Wangan Overlook and descends 2,350 feet over 26.2 miles, while the half marathon starts at Russell Colbath House and drops 795 feet. The course follows the famous Kancamagus Highway, unique for its lack of modern amenities, creating a remarkably captivating wilderness experience. Runners will encounter spectacular mountain vistas, the Swift River alongside the trail, scenic waterfalls, and pristine forest views.

Registration & Pricing

Registration ranges from $109-$159 and includes gender-specific race shirts, large high-quality finisher medals, free professional race photos, and personalized highlight videos. Early registration is recommended as this is a special edition event with limited capacity.

Participant Experience

The race features well-stocked aid stations every two miles, pacers for various Boston qualifying times, and chip timing with live tracking. The finish line celebration at Ham Arena includes comprehensive post-race amenities and a festive atmosphere celebrating participants' achievements.

Awards & Swag

All finishers receive large, beautiful medals featuring mountain and moose imagery, gender-specific technical race shirts, and free professional race photography with personalized highlight videos - unique features among REVEL races.

Logistics & Practical Info

The race expo is held Saturday at Cranmore Mountain Resort from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Transportation to start lines begins at 3:15 AM for marathoners and 3:45 AM for half marathoners, with buses departing from designated locations in Conway.

Tips for Participants

While this is a downhill course, don't underestimate the quad impact of sustained descents. Train specifically on downhill terrain and practice negative splits. The course includes one challenging uphill section between miles 10-12 with approximately 300 feet of elevation gain that requires strategic pacing.