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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Matthew Davies #3011 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Matthew Davies from Sandy, UT participated in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 2:12:19. The initial performance displayed notable consistency, maintaining a commendable pace near 8:50 min/mile for the first five miles. His strongest split occurred during the first mile, clocking in at 8:47 min/mile. The first half results were competitive, with placements at around the midpoint, notably ranking 26th in his age division in the initial mile. As the race progressed, a gradual decline in split times was observed, with the last three splits averaging over 12 minutes per mile. This trend suggests a pacing adjustment could be beneficial in future races to maintain early momentum through to the finish. Ending the race, he ranked 57th in the male 45-49 division out of a total participant pool of 2,630. Focusing on steady pacing strategies could enhance his overall performance.