Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Jacob Allen #4949 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Performance with Consistent Pacing Jacob Allen from Mapleton, UT, delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. With a final time of 1:18:47, he maintained an impressive overall pace of 6:00 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Jacob secured the 1st place in his M 15-18 division, showcasing not only speed but competitiveness among his peers. Jacob's race began with a rapid 4:41 min/mile pace, leading him to take an early lead. Consistent pacing was evident as he averaged around 5:10-5:11 min/mile through several miles, maintaining a strong position for most of the race. There was a noticeable variability in the later miles, particularly in splits 10 and 11 with a pace of 8:46 min/mile. Focusing on pacing strategy in ending miles could be beneficial for minimizing time variances. Overall, an outstanding division win and competitive placement.