Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Walter Escalante #1646 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Walter Escalante maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 REVEL Big Bear half marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:32:57 and an average pace of 7:05 min/mile. Over the first mile, Walter recorded a swift 6:32 min/mile pace, with slight variations across subsequent miles, maintaining paces mostly within the 6:30-6:50 min/mile range. The seventh mile saw an impressive surge with a 6:34 min/mile pace, showcasing his ability to pick up the pace mid-race. Though splits between miles 11 to 12 saw a drop in pace to 8:54 and 8:14 min/mile respectively, Walter managed an assertive comeback in the final mile with a 6:29 finish, reinforcing his stamina and speed. Placing 29th in his division for M40-44, Walter demonstrated a commendable performance against a field of 1,808 participants. Enhancing endurance for the later stages could further improve race outcomes.