Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jesus Hernandez Carballeda #1619 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Jesus Hernandez Carballeda maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, clocking a final time of 2:47:08. Averaging a pace of 6:22 minutes per mile, Jesus achieved a commendable 7th place overall, 6th in the male category, and 2nd in the M 40-44 age division. His initial mile was completed in 5:53 and consistently maintained a strong pace under 6:30 minutes per mile. Jesus showcased excellent resilience, particularly in the latter stages of the race, with miles 15 and 17 run at a swift 5:56 pace. While the final stretch saw times slightly increase to 6:53, he admirably sustained his overall performance. Placing 7th among 1,388 participants indicates a successful race strategy and execution. Emphasizing the need to adjust for the final miles may help achieve even faster finishes in future races.