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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Chad Hunter #3459 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Strategy Earns Respectable Finish Chad Hunter executed a steady and consistent strategy during the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. His average pace of 8:43 minutes per mile led to an overall time of 1:54:21, placing 725th out of 2630 participants. Notably, Chad demonstrated strong consistency through the middle and latter stages of the race, with splits ranging from 8:28 to 9:10 minutes per mile. His performance in the M 30-34 division placed him 50th, solidifying his position among competitors in the same age group. A deeper look at the splits shows Chad's ability to maintain a stable pace, with minor fluctuations, which is key in endurance events such as a half marathon. For example, mile 4 was his fastest split at 8:03, indicating a strong effort midway through the race. However, his slowest miles were 9:32 and 9:10, illustrating possible opportunities to strategize for quicker start and finish sections. Overall, this performance reflects a solid half marathon effort worthy of recognition.