Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Justin Norfleet #3529 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistency Shines Through in Steady Marathon Performance Justin Norfleet showcased a stable performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:09:43. Starting with an initial mile at a 7:54 min/mile pace, Justin leveraged his experience to progressively improve his splits, notably recording a swift 5:01 min/mile at mile 5. He maintained an average pace of 6:45-6:52 min/mile from miles 10 to 21. His consistent effort placed him within the top 7% out of 1,398 participants, highlighting his steady approach throughout the race. While his final time was a bit slower compared to past performances, Justin still placed 98th overall, reflecting solid performance among strong competition. Maintaining a steady pace through later miles, Justin was especially consistent in his division, finishing 13th in M35-39. Working on sustainable speed endurance towards the last few miles could enhance final race metrics, given the slight pace drop observed towards the end. Great to see improvements in place relative to previous years, keep up the dedication.