Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Sara Hicken #3384 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Finish Sara Hicken maintained a steady pace throughout the "2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood" half marathon, completing the race in 2:14:29. Notably, she demonstrated consistency with an average pace of 10:15 min/mile. Sara's sectional splits reveal key moments of performance: a slow start with her first mile at 10:24 min/mile, and a strong finish with her final mile at 9:42 min/mile, showcasing a strategic acceleration towards the end. This split strategy is encouraging and worth building upon in future races. Her overall rank was 1421 out of 2630 participants, securing 776th within the female category and 75th in the F 40-44 division. Sara's mid-race placements hovered consistently with similar pacing throughout, suggesting she could potentially make gains by focusing on improving sustained speed intervals. Her placement in the division indicates positive competition readiness, which can be a motivator for future races. Keep targeting those late-race accelerations, Sara!