Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Lee #1983 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Benjamin maintained a commendable pace throughout the 13.1-mile half marathon, part of the 2025 REVEL Big Bear event. His paces ranged between 8:41 and 9:32 minutes per mile, resulting in an impressive overall average of 8:47 min/mile. Notably, his pacing strategy exhibited a positive progression; he picked up speed in the latter part of the race, clocking his fastest mile at 8:11 during mile 10. This demonstrates excellent stamina and pacing ability, especially for a 13-year-old competing in the M1-14 division. Benjamin achieved a final time of 1:55:10, securing 10th place in his age division. He placed 728th overall out of a field of 1808 participants, highlighting his competitiveness across the board. There was a brief slowdown at mile 12, with a 9:32 pace, which suggests working on endurance could improve overall performance. Still, completing the race with a top 10 finish in his age group showcases inherent talent and strong potential.