Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Taragon Peressini #1978 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance with Notable Finishes Taragon Peressini completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a total time of 2:49:29 and an average pace of 12:56 per mile over 13.1 miles. A standout moment was her performance at the 8-mile mark, where she improved her pace to 11:33 min/mile, securing 605th in her gender category, and 82nd in the F30-34 division. Her ability to finish the race strong was demonstrated with a notable split at the last mile, finishing with a pace of 12:10 min/mile, landing her in 555th for her gender and 71st in her division. Compared to her previous performance in the 2024 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon, Taragon shows potential to pace more evenly in future races. While her completion time increased, she maintained competitive placements among peers with 80th in her division and 616th among female participants out of 1542 runners. Continuing to build on her pacing strategy may offer benefits in upcoming events.