Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Whitaker Bird #2926 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Whitaker Bird, at 22 years of age from Missouri City, TX, completed the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon with a time of 1:19:25, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:03 min/mile. He achieved noteworthy consistency throughout the race, as indicated by his split times, with seven of the 13 miles clocked under a 6-minute pace. His strongest segment was between miles 5 and 6, where he maintained a pace of 5:58 min/mile, showcasing good control and endurance. Overall, Whitaker placed 25th out of 3,972 total participants. Among male competitors, he secured the 23rd position and placed 10th in his age division (M19-24). His performance saw an excellent lift towards the end, moving from 32nd to 25th overall. Focusing on maintaining his quicker pace in the later miles could further enhance his placement in future races. Great job, Whitaker!