Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Mary Spear #2338 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistency and Strong Division Finish Mary Spear, from Mesquite, NV, maintained a strong performance throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon. Despite an increase in elapsed pace to 7:54 min/mile, she achieved a commendable first place in the F60-64 division. Her early splits were consistent, with the first three miles ranging from 7:34 to 7:40 min/mile. The fourth mile marked the fastest pace at 7:12 min/mile. This strategic surge successfully placed her in the lead for her division. Her placement progressively improved throughout the race, culminating in an overall finish time of 1:43:33. A slight drop in pace was noted in the latter half, with splits around 8:00 min/mile. Despite this, Mary remained focused, finishing 54th in the female category out of 1,542 participants. Comparing to previous results, her division-leading performance remains consistent. Slight adjustments in late-race pacing might enhance future results.