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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jackson Thatcher #4379 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Jackson Thatcher completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an official time of 2:05:05, averaging a pace of 9:32 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, Jackson began with strong pacing, maintaining around 9:54 min/mile in the early miles. There was a slight variability around the 4-mile mark with a temporary increase to a 10:55 min/mile pace. However, he quickly regained consistency, achieving notable improvement in his split times towards the end of the race. The last two miles were particularly impressive, with split paces of 8:39 and 8:11 min/mile, suggesting strong endurance and energy conservation. Among 2630 total participants, Jackson placed 1125th overall, finishing as the 544th male and 119th in the M 25-29 division. Jacksons ability to progressively increase speed throughout the race demonstrates a well-managed strategy. Reviewing pacing strategies for the middle segments could help further enhance performance. Keep building on this strong finish!