Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Orlando Ambriz #2733 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistently Strong Performance with Strategic Mid-Race Surges Orlando displayed strategic pacing during the race, especially with his notable surge in the fifth mile, clocking an impressive 4:52 split pace. This strategy facilitated significant jumps in the standings, elevating his placement from 49th to 24th overall. He maintained a competitive stance, consistently ranking within the top spots of his division M30-34, achieving a high of 7th position. In the latter stages, pacing showed some variability, peaking with an 8:49 pace in mile 26. Despite this, Orlando maintained an overall pace of 6:55 min/mile, finishing with a total time of 3:01:17. Throughout the marathon, Orlando was consistently in the top third of male participants, ultimately placing 12th in his division. His performance demonstrated strong mid-race tactics with room for improving late-race stability and consistent pacing. Emphasizing even pacing towards the end could lead to a stronger finish.