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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Isaac Smith #2170 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start but Slowed Finish Isaac Smith completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon with a total time of 3:53:07, maintaining an overall pace of 8:53 min/mile. He finished 287th out of 1,388 participants, 182nd among males, and achieved 48th place in the Men's 19-24 division. Isaac showed strong pacing in the early stages, specifically in the third mile with a split time of 8:32 and an overall pace at mile six of 8:00 min/mile, displaying consistency despite early challenges. The latter part of the race saw a noticeable decline in pace, particularly between miles 22 and 25, where each mile's split exceeded ten minutes. The most significant slowdown was at mile 24, clocking a 12:03 split pace. Despite the late-race challenges, Isaac's strong initial performance and competitive division ranking highlight his potential. Focusing on endurance in the latter stages might aid in maintaining early pace consistency throughout.