Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Dario Leoncini #2493 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Personal Best Improvement Dario Leoncini, a 39-year-old runner from New York, demonstrated remarkable consistency at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the race in 2:54:26 with a steady pace of 6:39 min/mile. His performance placed him 179th overall among 2690 participants, 170th in the male category, and 33rd in the M35-39 age division. Notably, Dario improved his previous marathon time on this course from 2:58:23 in 2022 by nearly four minutes, showcasing progress in his performance. Starting strong, Dario maintained a brisk pace, with his quickest mile being his 7th at a 6:00 min/mile split time. Despite a few instances of slowing down towards the latter stages, he kept a consistent overall pace. Leveraging this consistency can be key for future races, particularly focusing on sustaining speed in the later miles to further improve placement. Congratulations on the personal best, Dario, and keep pushing those boundaries!