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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Haley Grimes #3278 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Shines Haley Grimes demonstrated consistent pacing at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. She finished with an overall time of 2:35:30, maintaining an average pace of 11:52 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Her splits ranged from a quick 10:46 min/mile at mile 3 to a steadier 13:06 min/mile at mile 6, highlighting both speed in certain stretches and endurance throughout. She showed impressive movement in rankings, moving from 1238th to 977th overall by the second mile, and consistently held her ground in overall position thereafter. In her F 25-29 age division, Haley placed 231st out of 306 participants, showing her strong competitive position among peers. Notably, she recorded her fastest split at mile 3, a strategic choice that boosted her overall pace. While her placing fluctuated slightly throughout the race, her pacing in the final miles remained steady, allowing her to finish strong. Fine-tuning strategy in the later miles could enhance her endurance further.