Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Grace MacLemore #2583 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Middle Splits Propel Competitor to Division Top 10 Finish Grace displayed a strong performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. Her overall finishing time was 3:09:40, with an average pace of 7:14 minutes per mile, which placed her in the top 8 of her F25-29 division out of a total of 2690 participants. Notably, Grace consistently ranked within the top 10 of her age division. Grace’s performance showcased strengths in the middle sections of the marathon. She hit her fastest mile at the 7th split, clocking in at a quick 6:29 pace. As the race progressed, her splits remained steady, mostly around the 7-minute mark. For future races, strengthening the later segments could be beneficial, as there was a slight increase in split times around mile 25. Overall, maintaining this consistency and strategic race pacing will ensure further success in future events.