Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ian Smercina #2145 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Opening Followed by Consistent Effort Ian Smercina completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon in 2:20:04, with an average pace of 10:41 min/mile. He demonstrated a strong start, hitting the first mile at a 9:58 min/mile pace and improved further by the fourth mile with a 9:34 min/mile split pace. His overall ranking progressed notably at the 11th mile, where he placed 664th overall, from an original starting position of 825th. Throughout the race, Ian maintained a steady average pace across the splits, showing endurance and consistency. His split times varied, the fastest being 9:34 for the fourth mile, while the latter part of the race averaged around 11:32 to 11:50 min/mile. His final placement was 767th overall, and he placed 368th among male participants and 56th in his division (M35-39). Continual focus on pacing discipline in the later stages might yield even better results next time.