Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Daniel Beam #1141 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Excellence Leads to Victory Daniel Beam showcased exceptional consistency and pace in the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. His overall time of 2:28:59 was achieved with an average pace of 5:41 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course, clinching first place overall. Notably, Daniel maintained a strong lead after the initial miles, placing first from halfway through the race till the finish line. His fastest mile was clocked at 5:18, and his steadiness is evident as he maintained sub-5:30 mile paces in various segments. While Daniel showed remarkable composure and skill, a slight slowdown was observed in the latter part of the race. Specifically, mile 24 presented a slower split pace of 6:44. It might be useful to explore strategies to maintain his speedy starts through the later miles. Overall, his performance was admirable, demonstrating both endurance and speed against a competitive field of 1,388 participants.