Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Natalie Staheli #3806 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance Yields Strong Division Finish Natalie Staheli from Santaquin, UT, delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 3:23:58, with an average pace of 7:47 min/mile. Notably, she secured a commendable 3rd place finish in the F50-54 division out of 26 participants. Her overall placement was 192nd out of 1,398 total participants, while she achieved 46th place among female runners. Analyzing the splits, Natalie showcased impressive pacing consistency. After an initial mile at an 8:52 pace, she quickly accelerated, averaging sub-8 minute miles for the majority of the race. Her pace remained steady, with a notable 7:07 minute mile at the 10-mile mark and multiple sub-7:30 minute miles. While minor slowing was observed around the 22-mile mark, her ability to maintain a generally consistent pace is commendable. Consider focusing on strategies for even pacing in future races to enhance performance further.