Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Leah Tipton #4412 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with Potential for Endurance Focus Leah Tipton exhibited a consistent pace at the beginning of the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, maintaining a strong start with a gradual pace adjustment. Initial splits show times ranging from 10:08 min/mile to a notable 9:53 min/mile between miles 1 to 5. Her placement improved across these miles, peaking in the gender division at place 446 by mile 2. However, as the race progressed, we see a noteworthy increase in split times, particularly between miles 8 and 12, indicating a potential area to enhance endurance. The split time for mile 12 was 24:50 min/mile, affecting overall placement at 2003 out of 2630 participants. Despite this, Leah kept a steady pace finishing with an elapsed time of 2:39:39. Focusing on maintaining pace consistency and managing fatigue towards the race end could lead to improved future performances.