Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Sammi Lee #3337 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Start with Remarkable Splits Sammi Lee began her race at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with an impressive series of splits. Notably, between miles 2 and 5, she consistently improved, highlighted by a standout 4:38 split pace at mile 5, which was her fastest split and elevated her to first place in her gender. Her commitment and speed in this segment were remarkable, establishing a solid early race foundation. As the race progressed, Sammi maintained strong performances, notably securing the first place in the F19-24 division up until mile 9, with an overall average pace of 6:16 per mile during this segment. While her pace slowed towards the later stages, she achieved an overall time of 3:36:02. Observing the splits, consider pacing strategies to maintain energy in later stages, which could be beneficial for future races. Her early race pace and consistency are commendable highlights of this marathon.