Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Ember Castaneda #2343 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Performance and Strong Finish Ember Castaneda completed the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon with a total time of 3:29:36, maintaining an average pace of 16:00 min/mile. Starting strong with a solid first mile pace of 10:58 min/mile, she was initially placed 1066th overall and 600th in her gender category. Notably, Ember maintained a steady performance, maintaining her position within the division, consistently placing around 14th to 15th in the F15-18 division throughout the race. There was a visible decrease in pace during miles 5 through 9, yet Ember impressively regained momentum in the final stretch. She recorded the fastest split in the last mile with a time of 12:10 min/mile. This final push improved her overall division placement back to 15th and demonstrated commendable endurance and determination. The skill displayed in her concluding mile suggests potential for faster overall performance in future events.