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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Emma Passey #1984 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Room to Refine Emma Passey maintained a steady start at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon with the first two miles clocked at a consistent 9:32 min/mile pace. This consistency initially secured her a position of 332nd in her gender and 79th in her division. She demonstrated commendable splits in the latter portions of the race, notably mile 19 with a 9:42 min/mile, reflecting a strategic pacing readjustment. Throughout the 26.2-mile distance, Emma's pace varied, culminating in a final elapsed pace of 12:24 min/mile. Her overall gender placement was 438th and she finished 112th in her division. While there was a notable challenge during mile 24, with a split time of 25:34, Emma managed to regain momentum in the subsequent miles. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the latter half could improve overall performance. Her tenacity and strategic mindset are commendable assets.