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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Mitchell #3795 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Effort Yields Strong Division Finish Jennifer Mitchell from Bend, OR, delivered a strong performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her final time was 1:38:25 with an average pace of 7:30 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she secured 2nd place in her F 55-59 division and 65th among all female participants out of 2630 total runners. Jennifers consistency was evident, maintaining even splits with an impressive mile mid-split of 7:08. Jennifer demonstrated remarkable pacing strategy. She started at 7:50 min/mile for the first two miles, progressively dropping her pace to 7:23 min/mile by mile six. Her effort in the latter half of the race was admirable, with a consistent pace that ensured a strong finish. To enhance performance further, focusing on early miles pacing to conserve energy for the final stretch could benefit her timing. Overall, it was a well-executed race, reflecting her preparedness and stamina.