Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Ben Hegewald #1583 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Division Finish Ben Hegewald, age 23 from Holladay, UT, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout his marathon at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood. Starting strong with a 6:08 first mile, he maintained an impressive average pace of 6:38 min/mile over the 26.2 miles, concluding with a total time of 2:53:49. He showed strategic pacing, where critical splits improved, notably the 7th mile at 6:10, demonstrating a well-managed effort. Ben's execution was not only stable in pace but also in positional performance. As the race progressed, he successfully moved up in rankings, finishing 19th overall and 19th in his gender out of 1393 participants. Notably, he secured 2nd place in the M19-24 division. This indicates a strong competitive edge in his age group, reflecting effective race strategy and stamina. Continuing to focus on building endurance could enhance his finishing speed, especially towards the final critical sections of the race.