Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Burningham #2855 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Impressive Breakthrough Performance Benjamin Burningham completed the 26.2-mile race at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston marathon with an overall time of 2:59:15, a significant improvement from his previous years marathon time of 3:23:43. His average pace was 6:50 min/mile, reflecting a notable increase in speed from 7:46 min/mile in the prior race. This performance secured him 1st place in his division (M15-18), 45th overall, and 41st among male participants out of 1398 total runners. Benjamin showcased a strong start with a consistent sub-7:00 min/mile pace in the early stages, and an impressive finish, clocking his fastest split of 6:29 min/mile at mile 26. Consistency was evident as most splits hovered around 6:48 min/mile. Spits such as the 6:34 min/mile at mile 10 and 15 indicate a strong ability to accelerate mid-race. Future endeavors can leverage this consistency to maintain pace in the latter kilometers.