Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Long Phan #3603 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Finish Despite Mid-Race Fluctuations Long Phan displayed an impressive performance during the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. He started with a 9:55 min/mile pace, gradually improving and maintaining a consistent pace. His fastest segment was between miles 10 and 11, clocking in at 8:02 min/mile. Notably, from mile 6 onwards, he reduced his splits' time and improved positions, especially remarkable from mile 8 as he advanced in division placement. While the latter part of the race saw an increase in split times, Phan effectively pulled through in the final miles, completing the marathon in a solid 4:03:20. His overall place was 547 out of 1,398 participants and 31st in the M55-59 division, reflecting great competitive standing. There were shifts in his pace during miles 12 and 18, which might suggest he could aim for more evenly distributed efforts across the race course in future events.