Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ruben Oropeza #1939 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Steady Effort with Strategic Improvement in Pace Ruben Oropeza maintained consistent effort during the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:02:21. His pacing began at 13:32 min/mile in the first mile and gradually settled around the mid-17-minute range. Notably, Rubens split performance fluctuated, with his fastest split recorded in the third mile at 15:16 min/mile. Overall, he averaged a pace of 18:30 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. In terms of division positioning, Ruben finished 77th in the M35-39 category, maintaining a stable presence. His best placement was the 7th mile, where he advanced to 75th in his division. The reshuffling in his positions, notably reclaiming the 70th position during the 13th mile, demonstrates a respectable resilience. Going forward, Ruben could aim to bridge the pace variations between miles for a steadier outcome in future races. Transitioning between mile paces will benefit his strategic push in the latter stages.