Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Hamid Rostamian #4225 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Strong Finish in Division, Positive Splits Observed Throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston marathon, Hamid Rostamian maintained an impressive performance, especially in the M65-69 division, consistently holding the top position. His split times reveal a remarkable stretch from miles 1 to 5, where he achieved a blistering 5:11 pace on mile 5, securing significant progress in placement. The overall pace for the marathon was 7:25 min/mile with a total time of 3:14:23, finishing 129th out of 1398 participants. Despite a faster pace in 2022, Hamids performance in this race shows valuable resilience, maintaining his top division rank. Notably, between miles 22 and 26, there was a noticeable deceleration, with each mile's pace close to or exceeding 9 minutes. By focusing attention on speed endurance, particularly in the final stage of the race, there's potential to significantly enhance performance consistency in future events. Overall, a commendable representation for the Military team.