Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Charles Rioux #3671 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Speed with a Strong Mid-Race Surge Charles Rioux demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 26.2 miles at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon. His performance was highlighted by a standout pace between miles 4 and 5, where he clocked a swift 4:41 mile, effectively moving up to 3rd in his division. Over the entire race, his average pace steadied at 6:30 min/mile, culminating in a finish time of 2:50:22. Rioux maintained commendable placements, ending 20th overall, and achieving 5th in the M30-34 division. A noticeable aspect was his ability to regain rhythm after a slower mile 6 with an admirable 6:01 pace at mile 7. Continued work on pacing, especially during later race segments, where he closed with a 7:12 mile, could optimise endurance. Overall, Charles' race was marked by positive split pacing and substantial resilience. Excellent race execution!