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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Matt Thornton #4403 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with a Swift Start Matt Thornton demonstrated steady pacing in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:24:08 and an average pace of 6:25 min/mile. Impressively, he held second place in his division (M 19-24) for 9 miles, showcasing consistency and strategy. Noteworthy is his 5th place divisional position advancement in the first mile split with a pace of 6:32 min/mile. Throughout the race, his split times fluctuated minimally, with the fastest being mile 5 at 5:49 min/mile. Thornton's placement was strong, finishing 4th in his division out of a competitive field, and 22nd among all male participants. Though he faced slowing splits in the last few miles, such as mile 12 at 7:06 min/mile, his early speed created a solid foundation. Encouragement for future races would include maintaining the pace from stronger miles throughout the duration to better his final time and overall ranking.