Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Keisha Johnson #3250 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Pace and Significant Improvement Keisha Johnson demonstrated remarkable improvement at the 2026 REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in a commendable 3:27:00. Her average pace of 7:54 min/mile marked a significant improvement from her previous marathon pace of 8:20 min/mile recorded in 2022 at the same event. Keisha consistently maintained sub-8:00 min/mile splits from mile 6 to 17. It's noteworthy that she registered a fast split in mile 3 with a pace of 7:18 min/mile. Ranked 57th among females and 9th in her division, F35-39, Keisha moved efficiently through the field of 1398 participants. Her placement signifies progress from the past, as she climbed from 611th place overall in her previous attempt. While her splits from mile 20 onward revealed a slight increase in pace, her final elapsed time demonstrates strong endurance. Continuing to focus on pacing in the latter stages could bolster her future performances.