Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Alex Mutonyi #1896 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Start but Challenging Finish Alex Mutonyi began the race with a promising 8:43 minute-mile pace for the first mile, quickly placing him 13th in the M60-64 division. As the race progressed, his pace gradually declined, finishing with an average pace of 12:33 minutes per mile. He finished the half-marathon in 2:44:34, placing 25th in his division out of all male runners in his age group, with his overall placement being 1044 out of 1542 participants. As Alex moved further into the race, maintaining a consistent pace became more challenging. The most significant drop was noticed between the 6th and 8th mile, with a high split time of 14:50 in the 8th mile. Despite these challenges, Alex showed resilience by completing the race, improving his position slightly in the final stretch compared to earlier miles. Focusing on pacing strategies and maintaining a steady rhythm in future races could enhance his performance.