Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Rowe #3701 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Mid-Race Surge Leads to Top Division Finish Jonathan Rowe's performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon showcased a remarkable display of strategic pacing. He completed the marathon in 2:50:09, with an overall average pace of 6:29 min/mile. Highlighting his race, Jonathan seized a strong position in his division (M45-49), finishing 2nd, while placing 19th overall out of 1398 participants. His prowess was particularly notable in the first half of the race, where his split times plummeted as low as 4:32 min/mile between miles 4 and 5. Maintaining a strong and steady pace throughout, Jonathan effectively navigated the marathon, with an impressive mid-race surge landing him in the top 10 during the key middle miles. Continued focus on his pacing strategy could help reduce slight slowdowns in the latter miles, as observed in mile 23 with a split of 7:25 min/mile. This consistency throughout challenging stretches shows great potential for future races.