Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Liam Smith #3789 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Pace with Few Notable Shifts Liam Smith showed solid consistency across the marathon with a standout improvement in pace in the latter part of the race. He began with a 7:48 min/mile pace, swiftly progressing to 7:05 min/mile by the 10th mile. Noteworthy was his strong finish, with a 6:33 min/mile split in mile 10, demonstrating his ability to push pace mid-race. His performance in the Men's 19-24 division was commendable, placing within the top 12. A slight deceleration was observed in the final quarter of the race, where splits stretched from 9:04 to 10:06 min/mile between miles 22 and 25. Nevertheless, Liam managed to finish the marathon with an average pace of 7:38 min/mile, showing resilience despite the final mile challenges. Consistently maintaining a top 15 position in his division showcases his capability to compete effectively in this category. For future races, maximizing energy reserves for the late miles could strengthen his overall time.