Date: Sept. 12, 2026 Participant: Katie Conrad #4657 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Lead Katie Conrad completed the 2026 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with an impressive total time of 1:22:06 and an average pace of 6:16 min/mile. She secured the top spot in her division (F 40-44) and finished 8th in her gender category among 2630 participants. Throughout the race, Katie maintained consistently excellent pacing, with her fastest split being 6:04 min/mile at mile 4. Notably, her positioning improved as the race progressed, peaking at the 8th position in the female category by the finishing stretch. Her overall strategy was effective as reflected in her negative split execution from mile 1 to mile 4. Maintaining the top position in her division, Katie showed notable stamina and strategy in pacing. Although her pace slightly decreased in the final miles, her overall performance was remarkably steady and strong. Focusing on maintaining endurance to sustain the early speed could benefit future races. The improvement in her negative splits suggests a solid foundation to build on.