Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Hang Tran #3884 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort, Strong Finish Hang Tran showcased consistent pacing throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 9:46 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. The race was completed in 4:16:18. Hang managed to navigate fluctuations in pace effectively, with notable strength in the later miles, as seen with a solid split of 8:08 min/mile at mile 10. Impressively, Hang improved her placement significantly towards the end, moving from 755th at mile 6 to finishing 657th overall, placing 246th among females and 42nd in her division (F40-44). The adjustments in pacing during the later splits, especially the faster 8:57 min/mile at mile 9, contributed positively to these final standings. Attention to consistent pacing can further enhance race performance, as evidenced by the early and late race pacing consistency and their impact on overall placement. Keep focusing on maintaining this pacing strategy in future races for continued improvement.