Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Kyle Schulte #2127 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency Leads to Success in the Marathon Kyle Schulte demonstrated impressive consistency at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, steadily maintaining a strong pace throughout the race. Finishing with an overall time of 2:48:16 and earning first place in the M 30-34 division, Kyle's average pace was 6:25 min/mile. His first mile was clocked at 5:41 min/mile, showing a fast start that placed him 11th overall at that point. Notable performances include maintaining a top 15 overall position through most of the marathon, culminating in placing 8th out of 1,388 participants. Near the end, there was a slight slow down with a pace of 7:31 min/mile around the 24th mile, but that did not hinder his finishing position. Kyle's race highlighted his ability to pace himself well and persist through fatigue, key strengths in marathon running. Looking ahead, focusing on late-race speed could enhance future performances.