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Date: Nov. 7, 2026 Participant: Karen Choi #1301 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Karen Choi came flying back to Big Bear with a brand-new marathon best Karen Choi returned from the mountain to Redlands in 4:27:26, and that is a new REVEL marathon best. She took down her 2022 REVEL Big Bear mark of 4:59:41, a terrific return to this course and a strong morning from the first chill at the start to the finish-line welcome. She also finished with a beautiful negative split, covering the second half in 2:08:41 after a 2:18:45 first half. Karen really leaned into the long descent and stayed sharp all the way into town, making that final run down into Redlands look strong and smooth.