Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Michael Choi #2922 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Impressive Pacing and Strong Finish Michael Choi of Riverside, CA, participated in the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with a final time of 4:38:27. His overall pacing was recorded at 10:37 min/mile, leading to his placement of 794 out of 1398 participants. When compared with other males, he finished 468th. In his specific division for males aged 55-59, he ranked 42nd, a commendable performance. Significant insights include his consistent pacing throughout the race, with a strong finishing strategy. Notably, Michael showcased a more aggressive pace in the latter stages, with his fastest split recorded between miles 10 and 11 at 7:59 min/mile. Consistency was evident, although later stages saw a slight slowdown, such as the 13:06 min/mile at mile 26. Future improvement could focus on maintaining the faster mid-race pace over the last few miles to enhance endurance in longer races.