Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Lance Gardner #1505 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Division Finish Lance Gardner, running in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, completed the 26.2 miles in 2:57:00, holding a steady average pace of 6:45 min/mile. Notably, his strongest mile was the first at 5:58 min/mile, finishing in 21st place overall out of 1,388 participants. He secured 19th place in his gender category and a commendable 5th in the Male 30-34 division. His splits reflect a mix of steadiness and strategic pacing. During the mid-race (miles 612), Gardner hit consistent sub-6:20 min/mile splits, highlighting endurance and control. There was a slight slow down towards the race's end, especially between miles 20 and 24, where splits reached over 7:00 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining a more even pace across the entire marathon could enhance performance further. Overall, his execution indicates a solid performance with potential areas to refine.