Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Mike Ellsworth #4841 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Division Finish for Mike Mike Ellsworth showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, consistently clocking an average pace of 6:33 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His overall time was 2:52:01, ranking him 14th among 1,388 participants, and 12th among male competitors. Impressively, Mike secured 3rd in the Male 35-39 division, an outstanding achievement. Mike demonstrated a steady pace from the start, maintaining around 6:17 min/mile for the initial miles and showing resilience despite slowing slightly in the final stretches. Notable splits include his early mile speeds, peaking at a brisk 6:06 min/mile during mile 6, and a solid performance in the latter stages, maintaining around 6:18-6:20 min/mile until the 21-mile mark. Focusing on maintaining the pace during the final segments could further enhance his future performances. Overall, a strong showing!