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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Mark Hailstone #1567 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Solid Finish Mark Hailstone represented Pleasant Grove, UT in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, clocking a total time of 5:26:44 over the 26.2-mile course. Hailstone maintained an average pace of 12:28 min/mile, securing a placement of 97th in his division (M 25-29), and overall, he finished 959th among 1,388 participants. Notably, Hailstone started strong with a 9:09 min/mile pace for the first mile, placing him at 74th in his division at that point. Throughout the marathon, Hailstone showcased moments of increased pace. For instance, during mile seven, he achieved a split pace of 9:56 min/mile, demonstrating his ability to quicken after the challenging mid-section miles. Continual adjustments in pacing suggest an observant approach to maintaining stamina. Areas for growth might include working on holding a consistent pace in the latter miles, particularly from miles 21 to 26, where splits ranged from 11:34 to 18:41 min/mile. Overall, a commendable effort with clear potential for future races.