Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Liam Barkhuff #4258 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance and Division Podium Finish Liam demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the race with split paces ranging from 8:27 to 10:05 min/mile. He displayed a strong strategy by starting with a steady pace and maintaining a commendable speed, particularly in the first half with a significant negative split in mile 4 clocking in at an 8:27 min/mile pace. Liam finished the race with an overall time of 2:03:20, achieving a pace of 9:24 min/mile. Notably, he secured the 3rd place in the M1-14 division out of a large field of participants. His placement was consistently strong across each mile, showing good pacing discipline. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining speed in the later stages could further enhance performance. Nonetheless, his top-three finish in the division is a clear indicator of his potential and dedication.