Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Sam Tarling #2304 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Top Finish Sam Tarling, 23, from Turlock, CA, delivered a strong performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, finishing the event with an impressive time of 2:41:44. His overall pace of 6:10 min/mile contributed significantly to his consistent finish, securing 3rd place overall out of 1,393 participants. He also claimed 3rd place overall in the male category, showcasing his endurance and speed throughout the race. Sam’s splits reveal a well-executed strategy, consistently maintaining pace throughout. Notably, his fastest mile was the 14th mile, where he achieved a pace of 5:27 min/mile. Even towards the end of the marathon, Sam managed to keep a strong average pace, with his final split being 6:45 min/mile. To further enhance his performance, focusing on maintaining pace over the remaining miles may provide even stronger results in future races. Overall, an impressive and commendable race execution.