Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Chainarong Ketkhao #1732 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Division Performance Chainarong Ketkhao demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, securing 1st place in the Men's 25-29 division. His splits highlight a strategic race: starting with a strong 5:51 mile and maintaining sub-6:00 paces through mile 8. Even as splits gradually increased, he held firm pacing, notably hitting a 5:50 at mile 14. He showcased a powerful start, initially placing 6th in his division and steadily improving without significant slowdown until the later miles where fatigued appeared. The most notable challenges came from mile 21 onwards, where times increased, reaching a peak split of 9:25 at mile 24. Yet, despite this fatigue, Chainarong finished with an overall time of 2:53:04, at a consistent pace and within the top 15 males, highlighting his strong division finish. Greater attention to late-race pace maintenance could further enhance his performances.