Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Cromar #2986 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish in Division Jonathan Cromar, from Saratoga Springs, UT, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Jonathan completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:17:27, achieving an overall pace of 5:54 minutes per mile. He secured 9th place out of 2630 total participants and ranked 8th among male competitors. Notably, he excelled in his division, placing 1st in the Male 25-29 category. Jonathan demonstrated consistency throughout the race, with incremental improvements in placement. Starting at 17th overall after the first mile, he ascended to 9th place by mile 10, maintaining this position through to the finish. The fastest split was at mile 5, clocking in a 5:33-minute mile, showcasing his capability to pick up the pace. As a constructive suggestion, examining the pacing pattern over the last 3 miles could be beneficial for future races to prevent any slowdowns, as he closed with a 6:29 pace for the final mile.