Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Philip Giannecchini #1524 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Consistency and Division Leader Philip Giannecchini from Park City, UT, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Maintaining a strong and consistent pace throughout, he completed the 26.2-mile course with an overall time of 2:46:44, averaging a pace of 6:21 min/mile. Philip displayed solid progress in the early miles, with a particularly strong stretch between miles 5 and 10 where his pace ranged from 5:51 to 5:56 min/mile. Philip secured the top position in the M 40-44 division, an outstanding achievement. He effectively sustained his ranking mid-race, maintaining 5th place for several miles and finishing 6th overall among 1,388 participants. This performance emphasizes his endurance and steady pacing skills. Observations indicate a slower pace in the latter stages, suggesting potential focus on pacing strategies across the marathon distance as a valuable area to explore in future training.