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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Marisa Blanchard #2836 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Race Execution Marisa Blanchard completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an impressive overall time of 2:26:29. Her average pace of 11:10 min/mile shows remarkable consistency throughout the 13.1-mile course. In the F 55-59 division, Marisa secured 39th place. Notably, her initial split time was 10:41, and she showed strategic adjustments in pace, running the third mile in 9:58, which was her fastest. Throughout the race, Marisa demonstrated a consistent performance, particularly in the middle section where she maintained an even effort. Despite the slower "12:37" split at mile six, she regained momentum promptly. There's potential for refining pace in the latter miles to reduce time further. Finishing 1034th in her gender and delivering a strong performance for her team Run4Fun, Marisa's execution is commendable, especially in the competitive field of 2630 participants.