Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Dylan Merrell #2714 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Marathon Dylan Merrell, 28, from Pacifica, CA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. Over the course of 26.2 miles, Dylan maintained an average pace of 6:33 min/mile, completing the marathon in 2:52:02. Starting with a slower first mile at a 7:14 pace, Dylan quickly picked up speed, clocking several sub-6:20 minute miles, showcasing a steady strength across the marathon segment. Dylan demonstrated notable consistency in his later splits, particularly between miles 10 and 24, sticking close to his average pace, which significantly helped in maintaining his overall position among the top runners. He finished 128th overall out of 2,690 participants, placing 122nd among males and 24th in the M25-29 division. For future races, maintaining or exceeding such strong pacing, especially in the final miles, will continue to enhance Dylan's already commendable racing capabilities.