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Date: Nov. 7, 2026 Participant: Michael Gillespie #1471 Race: 2026 REVEL Big Bear Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Michael Gillespie came flying into Redlands: 6th overall and winner of his age group Michael Gillespie made the most of the long run down from Big Bear, charging through the marathon in 2:37:57 to finish 6th overall and win his age group. From the pine forest start to the foothills, he stayed right near the front all morning and brought that strength all the way to the line. His third quarter was especially sharp, a standout stretch that fit this course perfectly as the big descent opened up. That kind of running set him up beautifully for the fast finish into Redlands, and he looked every bit at home coming down off the mountain.