Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Olivia Thatcher #4380 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Recovery and Strong Finish Olivia Thatcher from Provo, UT, showcased commendable pacing throughout the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Beginning with a steady first mile at 9:33 min/mile, Olivia encountered a slowdown at mile 2, averaging 12:38 min/mile. However, she demonstrated resilience by progressively regaining speed, reaching a more consistent and faster pace over the subsequent miles. The latter half of the race highlighted Olivias ability to maintain a steady pace nearing her average pace of 9:42 min/mile. Notably, her split at mile 6 of 9:10 min/mile marked the turning point in her performance, bolstering her eventual overall placement of 1182 out of 2630 participants. Olivia ended her race with a strong mile time of 9:34, showing consistency and determination. Consider focusing on maintaining a consistent pace earlier in the race for enhanced performance in future events. Well done, Olivia!