Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: William Sparks #2162 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace Management Stands Out in Half Marathon William Sparks from Las Vegas delivered a solid performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:58:27. Running as part of the Red Rock Running Company/ LV Revel Runners team, he maintained an average pace of 9:02 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Starting strong with an initial mile at 8:28, Sparks showed impressive ability to adapt his pace, with notable splits like the 8:04 during the fourth mile, indicating strong pace management skills. Analyzing the race stats, Sparks maintained consistent overall and division placements, ending 399th out of 1,542 participants and 33rd in his M25-29 division. A critical point came during mile six, where his pace shifted to 11:37 min/mile, suggesting a potential area for focus. Yet, he quickly regained momentum, completing his final mile at 8:46 min/mile. Excellent pacing in miles four and twelve are highlights worth building upon for future races.