Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Elijah Poelman #2051 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Performance with Division Win Elijah Poelman showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon with a total time of 2:52:04. His average pace clocked in at 6:34 min/mile over the 26.2-mile race. Notably, Elijah finished first in his division (M19-24) and ranked 13th overall among 1,393 participants. His ability to maintain a consistent placing is noteworthy. Breaking down the splits, Elijah demonstrated a strong start with an initial mile pace of 5:50 min/mile and improved his division placement from 6th to taking the lead by mile 21, maintaining his division lead through to the finish. Around the halfway mark, he displayed resilience, holding consistent pacing. There was a noticeable decrease in split pace towards the race's end, averaging 7:31 min/mile from miles 22 to 25. Focusing on maintaining end-race energy can be beneficial in future races. Overall, a great effort with notable division success.