Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sreeharsha Sarabu #1533 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish Sreeharsha Sarabu maintained a steady pace early in the race, with consistent paces of 9:25 per mile across the first two miles. Notably, from miles 3 to 5, despite a slight drop to a 10:05 pace, he managed to regain speed, bringing his overall place up to 311 and position 17th in the M45-49 division. His fastest split was a 9:24 minute mile, showing a strong start. As the marathon progressed, there was a gradual increase in elapsed pace, eventually settling at 11:50 per mile. The most significant pace drop occurred between miles 23 to 25, with split paces ranging from 13:44 to 16:08 minutes per mile. Final placements were 415th overall out of 637 participants, 222nd in gender, and 24th in the M45-49 division. Continuing to maintain initial split paces in the latter stages could improve future performance. Keep up the good effort and balance strategies for next time!