Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Leonardo Santillana #3727 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Division Finish with Consistent Pacing Leonardo Santillana showcased impressive pacing in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining a steady average pace of 6:21 minutes per mile over 26.2 miles. Beginning with a 6:41 minute/mile pace and quickly accelerating, his split at mile 4 was a swift 6:00, demonstrating his capacity to gain momentum early in the race. By mile 10, he had improved his split times significantly, clocking a 5:53 pace. Santillana managed to secure a top placement in his division, finishing 2nd in the M40-44 category. His ability to maintain consistent pacing was evident as he completed multiple sub-6:00 mile splits, such as mile 7 and mile 8 with paces of 5:54 and 5:56 respectively. Though there was a slight decrease in pace during some later miles, his strong early and mid-race performance contributed significantly to his success. Continued focus on maintaining end-race stamina could enhance future performances.