Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Jacob Hopkins #4094 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Jacob Hopkins maintained impressive consistency in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Over the course of 13.1 miles, his splits reflect a balanced performance with the majority of his miles clocked under a 10-minute pace. He began with a 10:02 min/mile and gradually gained speed, ultimately improving his pace in the latter stages. Miles 7 through 13 saw a steady pace improvement, closing the gap from 9:44 to 9:09 min/mile. Interestingly, Jacob's strongest segment was between miles 7 and 8, where he posted an 8:25 min/mile pace. Finishing with an overall time of 2:01:58 and an average pace of 9:18 min/mile, he placed 792nd among men and 172nd in his division. As part of "The Sophisticants" team, he demonstrated incremental gains in the latter half, which contributed to his solid finish. Focusing on pacing during earlier segments could enhance future performances even further.