Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Erin Smith #4267 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pacing, Determined Finish Erin Smith demonstrated a steady start at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Her pace held consistently with a 10:29 min/mile for the opening three miles, maintaining her position as 89th in her division. The first half of her race showcased a resilient pacing strategy, hitting a peak split time of 9:28 at mile 5, though her pace began to slip slightly beyond the halfway mark. In the latter part of the race, Erin's pacing shifted, with splits going up to 12:44 at mile 8, and stretching further to 15:05 at mile 12. Despite this, she completed the 13.1-mile course in a strong 2:38:17, maintaining an average pace of 12:04 min/mile. Erin's finish placed her 114th in her division. To enhance performance, focus on sustaining pace through the latter miles by incorporating pace-holding strategies during training. Great effort, Erin!