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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Victor Fernandez Umana #1458 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with a Strong Division Finish Victor Fernandez Umana delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Maintaining a solid initial pace, Victor completed the first half of the marathon with splits between 7:22 and 7:50 min/mile, showcasing his ability to hold consistent speeds. Notably, he reached 3rd place in his division by mile 3, a testament to his competitive edge within the M 55-59 age group. Despite a gradual slowing in the latter miles, Victor finished with a commendable overall time of 3:39:39, placing 4th in his division. His consistent pace in the final stages, coupled with strategic pacing adjustments, demonstrates his strength and understanding of race dynamics. A highlighted area to further enhance his performance could be sustaining the early pace throughout the race to maintain placement gains. These results should be encouraging as part of his ongoing journey with Team Holistic Runners.