Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Matthew Moraca #1881 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Effort with Late Support from the Pack Matthew Moraca of Las Vegas, NV delivered a steady performance in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:21:05. Matthew maintained a consistent average pace of 10:46 min/mile. Notably, his strongest mile came at the start with an impressive 9:08 min/mile, earning him the 31st place in the M40-44 division. It's commendable how he maintained his pace, especially at mile 4, where he rebounded with a 9:26 split time. In terms of position, Matthew's standing varied, peaking early but ending the race 39th in his division out of 92 participants. His performance, alongside his team "Run Now Cry Later," capitalized on gradual improvements toward the latter miles. Reviewing the middle miles, where the pace slightly decreased, might offer insight into potential training focuses for continued enhancement. Overall, a consistent drive and dedication to finish well in a field of 1542 total participants.