Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Gia Hepfler #1597 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Early Pace Sets a Solid Foundation Gia Hepfler from Eau Claire, WI, displayed a well-paced start at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, achieving her fastest pace in the first mile at 9:04 min/mile. She showed early prowess with a slight slowdown in the second mile (10:01 min/mile), yet impressively sharpened to 9:13 min/mile in mile three. This strong start placed her at 226th among females and 33rd in her division by mile one. Mid-race pacing was steady with mile times ranging from 9:34 to 10:34 min/mile from miles 5 to 9, demonstrating consistent effort. While her overall half marathon finish time was 2:14:43, her final race pace averaged 10:17 min/mile. Gia maintained competitiveness, finishing 348th in the female division among 1542 participants and 45th in her age group. Focusing on a slightly stronger finish could enhance future performances, as the final mile registered at 10:41 min/mile. Overall, a solid performance representing the Military team.