Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Alexandra Audu #1110 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Solid Consistency with a Strong Finish Alexandra Audu delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, clocking an impressive time of 2:44:06. She maintained a consistent pace, averaging 6:15 min/mile throughout the race. Starting strong, her initial split times of 6:05 min/mile for the first two miles set a solid foundation. By mile 4, Audu seized the lead in the Female division and sustained that position against 1,388 participants, highlighting her strategic approach and endurance. Notably, Audu sustained her rapid pace, with only a slight variation between her fastest mile at 6:08 and slower segments near the conclusion at 6:50. Her ability to climb in the overall standings from 30th to an impressive 5th place demonstrates effective pacing and stamina. With focused work on maintaining speed in the latter stages of races, she can potentially lower her overall time even further. Congratulations on a dominant first-place finish in the Female division!