Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Hartz #4541 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Benjamin Hartz, an 11-year-old from Edwards, CA, demonstrated remarkable consistency in his half marathon performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston. Throughout the 13.1-mile course, Benjamin maintained an average pace of 8:55 min/mile. Particularly noteworthy was his ability to gradually improve his divisional placement, finishing 4th in the M1-14 category. His final split was his fastest at 8:05 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. While he lost some time on the 4th mile with a split of 10:21, he effectively regained ground, especially in the latter half, maintaining his place around 4th in the division M1-14. Optimal pacing strategies in the middle sections will help further boost efficiency. Overall, Benjamin's steady improvement and strong final push reflects his endurance and competitive spirit.