Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Yu Zhao #2464 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strong Performance Pays Off Yu Zhao from Las Vegas delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon. Starting strong with a first mile split of 6:52, they maintained a decent pace through the course, covering the next few miles with paces mostly between 7:06 and 7:51 min/mile. Particularly impressive is the uptick in momentum towards mile 18, where splits tightened to 7:02 and 7:06, showcasing a strong push mid-race. From mile 21 onward, the pace slightly waned from 8:13 to 9:07 min/mile, suggesting challenges in the latter segment. Overall, Yu secured a notable time of 3:17:31, with an average pace of 7:32 min/mile. Their ranking of 19th in the male 30-34 division and 76th in male participants shows competitive strength. Focusing on maintaining late-stage energy could further enhance future performances. Congratulations to Yu and the Las Vegas Runners.