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Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Roberto Calzada #5019 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Negative Splits Roberto Calzada displayed impressive pacing at the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Completing the race in 1:40:25, Roberto achieved an overall pace of 7:39 min/mile. Initially, he started steady at a pace of 8:54 min/mile, progressively ramping up pace particularly in the final miles. By mile 13, his split pace improved to an impressive 6:50 min/mile, contributing to his improved standings, finishing 242nd overall out of 2630 participants and 38th in his division. Roberto's race strategy of negative splits, notably picking up the pace after the initial miles, clearly worked in his favor, as seen in his improved rank from 493 at the start to 242 by the finish. Maintaining a consistent pace under 8 minutes per mile from mile 6 onward is a testament to his endurance and strategic acumen. Continuing to focus on early race pacing might further enhance his overall performance in future races.