Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Alexander Fokas #1919 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Splits Lead to Strong Finish Alexander Fokas demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout all 26.2 miles of the marathon. Notably, he completed the course with an average pace of 5:55 min/mile, finishing in a total time of 2:35:09. His performance peaked between miles 7 and 8 with a split pace of 5:16 min/mile, the fastest in his race, highlighting his strength in the midsection of the marathon. Moreover, Alexander managed to maintain a steady pace, never deviating significantly from his average mile pace, evidence of his endurance and strategy. Alexander's progression throughout the race was impressive, especially considering his final placements. He placed 9th overall and 9th among male participants in a field of 2690 runners. Furthermore, he secured the 3rd position in the male 30-34 age division. Alexander's determination and focus enabled him to move up the pack significantly, climbing from 43rd place at the first mile and steadily improving his position as the race progressed.