Date: November 8, 2025 Participant: Quinton Read #2300 Race: 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Leadership and Strong Finish Quinton Read delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 REVEL Big Bear Half Marathon. Maintaining strong and consistent pacing, he began with a swift 4:40 min/mile in the first mile, briefly dropping to third place by the second and third miles, before regaining his position. Between miles 4 and 6, he stayed steady with a 4:52 min/mile split pace, which led to a significant acceleration at mile 7, clocking in at 4:38 min/mile. This surge was pivotal, transitioning him into first place by mile 8. From there, he exhibited a commanding lead, closing miles 9 to 13 with paces ranging from 4:41 to 5:23 min/mile. Quinton's final elapsed time was 1:04:48, with an overall pace of 4:56 min/mile, securing the first-place finish among 1,808 participants. Compared to his 2024 performance, attention to maintaining the earlier pace into the final miles may optimize future results. Exceptional work in pacing and perseverance was clearly demonstrated.