Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Rachel Zegarra #4620 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start But Slower Finish Rachel Zegarra participated in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with steady pacing in the first half. She began with a 10:12 min/mile pace, indicating a strong start. Notably, her fastest split was at the 5-mile mark, clocking in at a 9:35 min/mile pace. Up until the midpoint, her placement had fluctuated between 545th and 866th among females, showing consistent performance in that segment. However, the latter half of the race saw a gradual increase in elapsed pace. The final 1.1 miles were challenging, with a pace of 13:59 min/mile. Overall, Rachel maintained an overall pace of 11:04 min/mile for the event, finishing in 2:25:06. In her division (F 25-29), she placed 186th. Focusing on maintaining pacing beyond the midpoint could lead to improved results in future events. Congratulations on a solid effort at a large-scale race.