Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kevin Costello #1037 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish in the Marathon Kevin Costello delivered a strong performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 3:25:15 with an average pace of 7:50 min/mile. He ranked 653rd in the men's category and placed 88th in the M30-34 division among 2690 participants. Kevin maintained a consistent pace for the first 10 miles, averaging around 6:30 min/mile, exemplified by his fastest mile at 6:02 in the 7th mile. In the later stages, Kevin experienced a gradual slowdown, evidenced by mile splits moving from 6:50 min/mile in the 18th mile to 11:39 min/mile by the 23rd mile. Focusing on even pacing throughout the entire race could help maintain momentum in future marathons. His adjustment in effort was noticeable, but early race strength and determination in the initial segments bode well for future races. Keep up the determination and aim for endurance in the latter half.