Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Clay Dyer #3026 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Start, Steady Middle, Challenging Finish Clay Dyer from Murfreesboro, TN, completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon with a total time of 3:43:19, achieving an average pace of 8:31 min/mile. The performance showed significant potential, especially in the mid-section of the race, where Dyer consistently maintained a sub-8:00 pace. Notably, mile 7 was completed in an impressive 6:57. Placing 27th in the M50-54 division indicates competitive performance in his age group. Observations indicate a strong start and steady mid-race, but fatigue seemed to impact the later stages, with the last few miles logging split times of over 10 minutes each. A notable decline occurred from mile 23 onwards, with a challenging final mile at 11:14 pace. Focusing on maintaining consistency in the latter stages of the race could further enhance overall performance. Staying with a pace group or implementing a pacing strategy might be beneficial in managing the race more evenly throughout.