Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Keith Parks #3578 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Mid-Race Splits and a Consistent Finish Keith Parks delivered a solid performance in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, showing consistent pacing across the 26.2 miles. His final time was 3:43:47, averaging an 8:32 min/mile pace. An area of strength was miles 7 through 11, with laps ranging from 7:18 to 7:36 min/mile, indicating a well-handled mid-race strategy. Notably, he secured 4th place in his division, M6569, a commendable result given the competition. Despite a slight decrease in pace after mile 18, where the pace slowed to 9:26 min/mile, Keith maintained composure and recovered well towards the end, securing his overall placement at 359 out of 1398 participants, with a notable improvement in placement compared to many earlier miles. Looking ahead, maintaining that mid-race strength in the latter miles could further enhance performance. Overall, Keith demonstrated impressive resilience and pacing execution.