Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Morgan Mehrley #3766 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Acceleration and Strong Finish Morgan Mehrley started the race with a steady pace, opening with a 7:54 mile. By the third mile, she notably accelerated, clocking an impressive 5:51 pace. She maintained a swift pace ranging from 6:31 to 6:46 per mile for the remainder of the race, which contributed to her finishing with an overall time of 1:28:49. Throughout the race, she made significant strides in position, advancing from 83rd in gender to 19th, and from 13th in her division to an admirable 2nd place finish. Her consistent speed between miles 4 and 8, with paces between 5:54 and 6:33, allowed her to maintain a strong overall position. Despite a slight deceleration in the last few miles, Morgan displayed commendable resilience and determination, securing a substantial rank improvement by the end. For continued enhancement, focusing on maintaining speed during the final miles could further improve her results in future races.