Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Chris Baker #1119 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Division Finish with Consistent Pacing Chris Baker put on a solid performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, maintaining a steady pace and clinching the top spot in the M 35-39 division. Starting off with a quick mile of 5:55, Chris demonstrated exceptional consistency by hovering around the 6-minute mile mark for much of the race. A notable performance highlight was his speed between miles 17 and 19, where his paces ranged from 5:45 to 5:50 min/mile. Despite a slight slowdown in the final miles, Chris finished strong with a total elapsed time of 2:42:55, achieving an impressive overall place of 4th out of 1,388 participants. Overall, his pacing strategy allowed him to secure the title of first in his age group, emphasizing both endurance and speed that are commendable. Continue focusing on managing the final few miles to sustain the initial race pace throughout future races.