Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Avery Bigelow #1168 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Avery Bigelow, a 23-year-old from Millcreek, UT, delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 4:39:27. Her average pace was 10:39 min/mile. Avery maintained a steady pace throughout most of the race, showcasing her endurance and focus, particularly in the early stages. Notably, she started with a pace of 10:43 min/mile and kept it relatively consistent, fluctuating slightly between 10:32 and 10:43 min/mile over the first half. Highlighting her stamina, she showed improvement during the latter part of the race, particularly at the 26th mile with a strong finish. She ranked 105th in her F19-24 division, a respectable placement among 1393 participants overall. Consistency in pacing is commendable; however, areas like earlier slight speed fluctuations could be addressed for further improvement. Avery's commitment to maintaining a steady pace is an asset, laying a solid foundation for future races.