Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jalen Jones #1657 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Start with Strong Mid-Race Performance Jalen finished the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with an official time of 1:53:56, achieving an average pace of 8:41 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. He began with a steady pace, clocking the first mile at 7:48 min/mile and slipping slightly by the third mile to 8:08 min/mile. Notably, Jalen's strongest segment came between miles 4 and 7, where he maintained a solid pace close to 7:33 min/mile. The latter part of the race saw a gradual pace decrease, peaking with a split time of 11:34 in mile 13, reflecting a potential area for endurance strengthening over longer distances. Despite this, he achieved a notable mid-race improvement in overall standing, moving from 219th at the first mile to as high as 174th overall. Maintaining such strategic mid-race pacing is a key strength worth continuing to build upon for future events.