Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Oakley Alton #2731 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Execution with Strategic Finish Oakley Alton maintained a consistent pace throughout the marathon, completing 26.2 miles in 3:31:17 with an average pace of 8:03 min/mile. His positioning remained competitive, finishing 16th in his division, M19-24, which included a total of 1398 participants in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston race. Initially, his pacing varied slightly, with many splits below the average. Notably, Oakley reached his fastest pace of 7:17 min/mile at mile 14, demonstrating a strategic pick-up in tempo. Towards the latter half, there was a progressive slowdown as Oakley adjusted to the demands of the race, with mile 22 seeing a pace of 9:10 min/mile, the slowest during the race. This could be an area to focus on for future races, as maintaining momentum and reducing variability in the last few miles can enhance overall performance. Tapering the slowdown and introducing strategic pacing adjustments earlier might help sustain speed and finish stronger.