Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Bhoomaiah Macherla #1395 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Challenges in the Second Half Bhoomaiah Macherla maintained a commendable pacing strategy in the initial stages of the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon, beginning with a robust 7:42 min/mile pace during the first mile. Splits from miles 1 to 4 demonstrated his ability to keep a sub-8:30 min/mile pace. At the 7-mile mark, he held steady with an 8:28 min/mile pace, reflecting his initial stamina and efficiency in his running form. In the latter stages, Macherlas pace gradually increased, peaking at a 13:14 min/mile at mile 14 and eventually stabilizing just above 10:00 min/mile towards the end. His finishing time of 4:33:53 placed him 19th in his division and overall 287th out of 637 participants. Focusing on endurance and pacing in the second half could yield improvements. Overall, competing as a member of the Rancho Runners, his performance is a solid baseline to build upon.