Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Casandra Bowers #2819 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Progression with Opportunities for Consistency Casandra Bowers participated in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing it in 4:00:04 with an average pace of 9:09 min/mile. Her overall position was 512th, placing her 174th among females, and she placed 35th in her division for females aged 40-44. Starting with a 10:55 min/mile pace, Casandra showed commendable acceleration, improving her pace consistently up to mile 7. Notably, she achieved her fastest mile between miles 7 and 8, with an 8:03 min/mile. While maintaining a strong average pace throughout the race, it's important to address the late-race decline. From mile 22, there was a slight deceleration, peaking at a 10:17 min/mile pace at mile 24. Analyzing these segments may help to enhance pacing strategy for future events. Despite variations, Casandra's race showed strong placements in her gender category and division, showcasing her capabilities as part of the Red Rock Running Company/ LV Revel Runners team.