Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Denise Garcia #1499 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Denise Garcia completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with an official time of 2:38:14, maintaining an average pace of 12:04 min/mile. Notably, her performance in the last mile, with a split time of 10:41, was her fastest, demonstrating a strong finish. Denise's consistent pacing throughout the race is evident, with most splits hovering around the 12-minute mark, which helped her place 983rd overall out of 1542 participants. In comparison to her previous race at the 2024 REVEL Mt Charleston, Denise improved by nearly 10 minutes, bettering her average pace from 12:50 min/mile to 12:04 min/mile. She also climbed in rankings, finishing 52nd in her division F50-54, moving up from 62nd place previously. During this race, Denise made a significant leap in overall positioning, with a notable ascent from 1057th place to 983rd. Staying in sync with consistent pacing paid dividends in improving her final standing.