Date: March 28, 2026 Participant: Andrew Cassano #2370 Race: 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Unseasonably warm. Nice running temperatures at the start.

Consistent Speed Yields Top Finish Andrew maintained a remarkable pace throughout the 2026 REVEL Mt Charleston half marathon, concluding with an overall elapsed time of 1:17:52. This impressive performance achieved an average pace of 5:56 min/mile, securing 7th place overall and 1st in the M40-44 division out of 1,542 participants. His strong start with a 5:59 min/mile pace in the first mile set the tone, and despite slight variations, he consistently clocked below 6:07 min/mile for each remaining split. Particularly noteworthy was his 10th mile split of 5:47, the fastest segment of his race, demonstrating excellent strength in the latter stages. Andrew improved his overall position in the final miles, finishing 7th overall and 6th among all men. Comparatively, Andrew showed dramatic improvement from previous races in the same event, shaving over 20 minutes off his prior personal bests. Continued focus on the maintaining surge pace can enhance future outcomes.