Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jake Beck #1148 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Consistency with Late Splits Recovery Jake Beck completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon with an overall time of 3:53:56, maintaining a steady average pace of 8:55 min/mile. Noteworthy is his performance in the Male 40-44 division, where he achieved 18th place out of the pool of competitors. Jake initiated the race strongly with his fastest mark at 8:14 min/mile in the very first mile, securing his initial position. As the race progressed, Jake experienced some fluctuation in his pacing, notably stretching to a slower split pace at the 24th mile with 9:58 min/mile. However, he demonstrated resilience and strategic pacing by picking up his speed in the final stretch, bringing his pace down to 8:43 min/mile by mile 20. Overall, Jake managed to recuperate from mid-race pace inconsistency, showcasing his endurance and ability to maintain a solid performance until the end. For future races, he might focus on maintaining steadier splits.