Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Mary Thomas #3864 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance With Strong Divisional Finishes Mary Thomas delivered a robust performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. She completed the race in 3:30:06, maintaining an average pace of 8:01 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Her splits reveal a strong start, with her fastest mile at 7:19 min/mile by mile 7. The runner exhibited consistent speed, evident through most of her recorded splits which remained under 8:00 min/mile for significant portions of the race. Mary finished in 241st place overall out of 1398 participants. She was the 68th female and secured an impressive 8th place in her F50-54 division. Especially noteworthy were her efforts between miles 6 and 12, where she consistently ranked around 7th in her division. She showed resilience, consistently regaining ground in placing during challenging later miles. For further improvement, focusing on maintaining her pace towards the race's end could enhance her performance even more.