Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Akheil Jain #3227 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Start with Strong Division Finish Akheil demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, achieving a finishing time of 2:54:07. He excelled particularly in the early stages, notably securing the top spot in his division for most of the first half. His splits during miles 2, 3, 4, and 7 were exceptional, hovering between 5:45 and 6:15 min/mile. This early pacing strategy helped him maintain competitive positioning, noticeably holding first in his division at several checkpoints. In the latter half, Akheil encountered a gradual pace decrease, with his per-mile pace sliding from 6:15 to 8:08 min/mile. Despite this slowdown, his performance managed to secure third place in his division for the M40-44 category, out of 1,398 participants. One area to consider for future races is sustaining pace consistency throughout the latter stages to optimize overall placement and personal records.