Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Randall Wessman #4526 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Improvement Randall Wessman demonstrated impressive pacing tactics during the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Starting with a mile pace of 10:10, he continuously increased his speed, achieving his fastest split of 7:41 between miles 4 and 5. By the end of the race, he clocked an overall time of 1:52:29 with an average pace of 8:35 per mile, showcasing strong resilience and pacing strategy throughout the race. Statistically, Randall made significant strides in the latter half of the race. Starting at 931st place overall, he improved dramatically to finish 639th out of 2,630 participants. Within his division, Male 40-44, he ranked a commendable 33rd. A notable aspect of his performance was his consistent pace improvement, particularly maintaining a sub-8-minute mile during the last segments. For future races, maintaining the same pacing improvements while perhaps starting slightly faster could lead to even better results. Keep up the great work, Randall!