Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Helen Park #3573 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Performance with Room for Consistency Helen Park completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an overall time of 4:07:13, maintaining an average pace of 9:26 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Impressively, she secured 2nd place in her F65-69 division, showcasing steady progress throughout the race. Her splits reveal a strong mid-race acceleration with a fastest mile at 8:05 min/mile between miles 3 and 4, improving her position in both overall and gender categories. This mid-race surge is a standout aspect of her performance. While the early miles saw a gradual increase in her pace, her performance waned towards the race's conclusion, with the final miles averaging around 9:23 min/mile. The drop-off in pace during the latter stages suggests a potential review of pacing strategy in the final stretch. Despite these changes in pace, Helens consistent performance highlights her competitive spirit and determination, particularly in maintaining top rankings within her division.