Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Hoerner #1615 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace Secures Top Division Finish Michael Hoerner, aged 32 from Salt Lake City, exhibited a remarkable performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Displaying a strong and consistent pace, Michael finished the 26.2-mile marathon in 2:41:59, maintaining an average pace of 6:10 per mile. His strategic pacing was evident, starting strong with a 5:34 mile in the initial phase and sustaining it well, with most splits hovering around the 6:00 mark. Michael's strategic race management earned him a 4th place finish overall in a field of 1,393 participants and first in his division for males aged 30-34. Notably, he led the division from the start, which indicates his competitive edge. Though he saw a slight increase in his split times after mile 18, with 6:34 splits toward the end, he effectively maintained his position in the field. Continuing to refine pacing in the final miles could further enhance future performances.