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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Brandon Dail #1355 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Late Stamina Boost Brandon Dail completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon with a finish time of 6:23:52, maintaining an overall pace of 14:39 minutes per mile. Starting strong, he held a steady pace through the first 5 miles, with split times each under 14 minutes, highlighting his controlled start. A notable pickup occurred between miles 8 and 9, displaying an impressive split pace of 12:57 min/mile at mile 8. His performance in the early to mid-race miles garnered him a consistently moderate placement in the M 30-34 division. In the latter stages, from mile 16 onward, there was a gradual slowing trend, reaching a peak pace of 18:31 min/mile at mile 24. Despite this, Brandon maintained strong focus, pushing through to finish 1133rd out of 1388 participants. Brandon's ability to maintain early consistency is commendable, and increasing endurance for later race segments could further enhance results. Consider working on pacing strategies and endurance training to maintain momentum through the finish.