Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Steve Burningham #2856 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Excellence in Division Domination Steve maintained an impressive average pace of 6:19 min/mile throughout the 26.2-mile marathon, completing it in 2:45:40. Notably, he secured 1st place in the M40-44 division, surpassing his previous performance at the same course last year. His finishing position was 11th overall out of 1,398 participants and 11th in the male category, demonstrating significant improvement and consistency. Starting with a strong 6:39 mile, he gradually increased his speed, achieving his fastest split of 5:56 in mile 10. Steve's performance was particularly strong between miles 10 and 22, consistently maintaining an average mile pace close to or below 6:15. The final few miles saw a slight increase in pace, peaking at 7:08 in mile 25. Focusing on maintaining a balanced pace in the closing miles could further enhance his finishing time. Overall, Steve's race strategy and execution were highly effective.