Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Bhoomaiah Macherla #3889 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency Highlights Marathon Performance Bhoomaiah Macherla, a 56-year-old runner from San Jose, CA, completed the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with a finish time of 4:26:06 and an overall pace of 10:09 min/mile. Notably, Bhoomaiah's consistent ability to maintain pace stands out, with most of his splits reflecting a strong rhythm between 8:47 and 10:09 min/mile. His fastest split was recorded between miles 6 and 7, clocking in at 7:53 min/mile. Among participants in the Male 55-59 division, Bhoomaiah secured 91st place, while placing 1162 in the male category overall. During the race, there was a marked improvement in overall standing from mid to late stages, specifically around miles 9 to 13, moving up in his overall and gender ranking. For future races, focusing on maintaining early race pace could offer opportunities for improvement in later stages. Bhoomaiah showcased determination throughout, representing the Rancho Runners with resilience and competitive spirit.