Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Brad Wilkening #3628 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Division Leader at 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Brad Wilkening, hailing from Marshalltown, IA, delivered a robust performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Clocking a total time of 3:47:27, Brad maintained an average pace of 8:40 minutes per mile throughout the 26.2-mile course. Despite an overall placement of 1416 out of 2690 participants, Brad consistently held the 1st place in the U55-59 division across all splits. This is an impressive achievement and reflects a strong commitment to pacing. While Brad's average pace slowed compared to his 2023 effort of 3:35:49 and an 8:14 pace, he showed solid pacing throughout most of the race. Notable pace stability was observed until the 11-mile mark, averaging around 8:04 before experiencing some deceleration in the later stages. Opportunities exist in honing the splits beyond the 20-mile mark to sustain early pacing, which could enhance overall performance and efficiency in future events.