Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Gabriel Galvan #1497 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Gabriel Galvan, a 43-year-old runner from Syracuse, Utah, completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in a time of 2:57:38. His average pace was 6:46 min/mile across the marathon's 26.2 miles. Notably, he secured 4th place in his M 40-44 division out of 1388 total participants. He maintained a steady pace, demonstrating consistent splits throughout the race, with most miles ranging between 6:24 and 7:14 minutes. Gabriel showed strong pacing ability early on, with a swift first mile at 5:58 min/mile, sustaining a solid position in his division and the male category. His final mile was completed in a commendable 7:12 min/mile, securing the 22nd overall position. For future races, consider focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the later miles, particularly between miles 20 and 25, to sustain momentum and potentially improve overall timing and placement. Keep up the dedication; strong races lie ahead.