Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Packard #5068 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Progression and Strong Division Finish Benjamin Packard from Salt Lake City delivered a robust performance in the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon, completing the race with an impressive time of 1:19:12. His average pace was 6:02 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course, showing just how consistent his effort was from start to finish. Notably, Benjamin consistently improved his placement in the first half, eventually securing a top 3 finish in his division (M25-29). His strategic pacing allowed him to start strong and maintain momentum in latter stages, especially with a solid 5:38 min/mile pace at the 5th mile. As a representative of Team UUSOM, Benjamin maintained optimistic pacing throughout each mile, ranging from a speedy 5:30 min/mile to his slightly conservative closing mile at 6:27 min/mile. Among 3972 total participants, his overall male placement was 21st, showcasing his capabilities. For future races, focusing on maintaining the mid-race speed and reducing end fatigue could further enhance performance.