Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Dave Ellsworth #1425 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Start with Challenges in Later Miles In the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, Dave Ellsworth maintained a strong and consistent pace, beginning with his first mile clocking in at 9:27. He positioned well within his division early on, recording 33rd in M45-49. However, as the race progressed, split paces gradually increased, peaking at 16:31 for the 10th mile. His average pace settled at 11:46 min/mile by race end. His overall placement was 941st out of 1542 participants. Interestingly, mile seven showed a temporary improvement with a pace of 10:57, leading to an overall pace decline evident in miles nine through thirteen. Notably, Ellsworths form fell slightly in the latter stages, as seen from the increased times in the final miles. This suggests an area where strategic adjustments could enhance endurance for future races and positively impact split times. Nonetheless, it's commendable how he stayed persistent throughout this half marathon.