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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Derik Nielsen #3893 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Derik Nielsen, age 46, from Idaho Falls, ID, demonstrated a consistent effort at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:47:56. His overall placement was 2123 out of 2630 participants, and he maintained a solid average pace of 12:49 min/mile. Notably, Derik achieved his fastest split between miles 5 and 6, with a pace of 12:07 min/mile, indicating a strong mid-race performance. Throughout the course, Derik maintained a steady pace, notably improving his placement after initially starting at 1383rd place. By mile 12, his shift in strategy and perseverance allowed him to climb to 1963rd position. Derik's strategic pacing, particularly between miles 6 and 7, helped him secure 77th in his division (M 45-49). Looking forward, refining pacing near the race's conclusion could elevate future results. Excellent work overall, Derik, and keep building on this foundation!