Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Brayden Coles #3265 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progression Leads to Strong Finish Brayden Coles from Lindon, UT, showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon. Starting with an initial pace of 10:22 min/mile at the first mile, he significantly improved his pace, reaching 8:42 min/mile by the tenth mile. His splits reflect a disciplined progression, with a particularly notable increase between the third and fourth miles, where his pace accelerated from 9:37 to 7:59 min/mile. This change helped propel him from 2275th place overall to 2063rd in just one mile. Coles completed the race with an elapsed time of 1:56:01, maintaining an overall pace of 8:51 min/mile. He finished 1300th out of 3972 participants, and 660th among male runners, placing 132nd in his division (M25-29). Participation with the Cutthroat Cruisers team proved advantageous, as he navigated the course strategically and efficiently, capitalizing on consistent pacing to enhance his overall position throughout the race.