Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon

The Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon in May 2026 is a point-to-point race that descends from higher elevation toward Reno, making it a net-downhill affair despite the high altitude start around 2717m. The course itself is genuinely flat to gently rolling, which combined with the elevation loss should produce fast times, though you'll need to account for the thin air at that starting altitude. This is a late spring race in northern Nevada, so conditions are typically pleasant but weather can be unpredictable at elevation. Because it's a downhill marathon with a straightforward profile and minimal climbing, it suits runners chasing PRs who have trained properly for altitude and don't mind a point-to-point logistics setup.