Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Claudia Vilches #2252 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finishing Surge Claudia Vilches showcased a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:58:27 with an impressive average pace of 9:02 min/mile. Throughout the race, her position in the Overall category improved significantly, concluding at 400th from 631st place at the 1-mile mark. Her split times reveal strategic pacing, with a remarkable acceleration in the later stages. The final miles demonstrated her strength, with a notably faster split of 8:25 min/mile in the 13th mile. Notably, Claudia ranked 11th in her Division F50-54 among 35 participants. A comparison with her 2024 marathon results indicates a substantial improvement in her pace, moving from a 10:39 min/mile pace over a full marathon to a sub-9:00 min/mile pace for a half marathon. This suggests effective training and excellent race execution.