Date: September 13, 2025 Participant: Mary Thomas #2318 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Mary Thomas Secures First in Division with Consistent Pacing Mary Thomas delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, clocking in at 3:22:55 with an average pace of 7:44 min/mile. She claimed the top spot in the F50-54 division, showcasing noteworthy consistency throughout the race. Notably, her fastest split was mile 14 at 6:48 min/mile, while her performance improved substantially from her 2023 marathon, where she averaged 8:26 min/mile. Mary effectively maintained a steady pace for the majority of the course, with her placements consistently in the top third. From mile 21 onward, her ability to sustain sub-8-minute mile splits contributed to her strong finish, climbing to 31st in the female category out of 1393 participants. Focusing on a more even pacing strategy across all miles could enhance her next race performance, while maintaining the strong finish will continue to yield outstanding results.