ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
Graham Wangan Overlook, Conway, NH
The REVEL White Mountains is a Running race in Conway, New Hampshire consisting of a Half Marathon and Marathon.
This fast and beautiful road race takes runners to the East coast and onto the iconic Kancamagus Highway. Both marathon and half marathon courses feature breathtaking views of the incredible White Mountains National Forest, Swift River, and several historic sights along the way. The Kancamagus Highway is also unique for it's lack of modern day amenities such as gas stations, restaurants, and hotels, making this course remarkably captivating. This Special Edition race will only be offered one year and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience and could lead you to a Personal Record or a Boston Qualifying time!
Marathon
The REVEL White Mountains marathon course offers the epic experience to run down the famous Kancamagus Highway. This course features breathtaking views of White Mountain National Forest, the spectacular Swift River, as well as some historic sights along the way. The marathon starts at CL Graham Wangan Overlook and finishes at Ham Arena in Conway. This Boston Qualifying course drops 2,350 feet in elevation and includes a challenging but yet satisfying out-n-back with an incline. The course runs downhill along Kancamagus Highway for 12.6 miles before taking a left onto Bear Notch Rd. for a 4 mile out-n-back. Upon completing the out-n-back, the course continues downhill for 12.1 miles to reach the end of Kancamagus Highway in Conway. Runners will turn left onto Highway 113 / Rt 6 and proceed .3 miles before turning left onto Main St.. Runners will travel Main St. for .2 miles and reach the finish line at Ham Arena.
The marathon course is currently pending USATF certification and certificate information will be made available upon final approval.
Half Marathon
The REVEL White Mountains half marathon offers the unique experience to run down the famous Kancamagus Highway. The course features incredible scenery of White Mountains National Forest and the spectacular Swift River. The half marathon starts at the historic Russell-Colbath House and finishes at Ham Arena in Conway. This downhill course drops 795 feet in elevation and runs almost entirely (12.6 miles) along the Kancamagus Highway, making it remarkably fast. Upon reaching the end of Kancamagus Highway in Conway, the course turns left onto Highway 113 / Rt 6 and proceeds .3 miles before turning left onto Main St.. Runners will travel Main St. for .2 miles and reach the finish line at Ham Arena.