Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ali Deitsch #2984 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Ali Deitsch exhibited a strong and steady performance at the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, maintaining an overall pace of 8:16 min/mile. Starting with an initial mile at a 9:08 pace, Ali demonstrated her capability to adjust by accelerating to paces around 8:06 to 8:09 min/mile through the middle sections of the race. Notably, she improved her positioning from 436th to 363rd overall by mile 21, showcasing strategic pacing and endurance improvements during the later miles. In her age division F25-29, Ali consistently ranked within the top 15, eventually finishing 9th out of the division. Her strongest splits appeared in miles 17 and 21, with respective paces of 7:43 and 7:47. Analyzing her race data reveals the importance of maintaining consistent pacing throughout the marathon. Focusing on pacing strategy, particularly around mile 23 where the split pace dropped to 9:19, might help optimize future performances. Impressive division placement and overall strategy contributed to a successful race outcome.