Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Suresh Sahu #1527 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Suresh Sahu represented the Rancho Runners in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 5:49:22. Beginning with an initial pace of 8:57 min/mile, the most consistent pacing was between miles 5 and 9 with an average of 10:11 min/mile. This segment demonstrated a solid rhythm and improved positioning, maintaining positions around mid-200s in gender classification, indicating an area of strength early in the race. As the race progressed, an uptick in elapsed pacing was noted. Specifically, by mile 14, the pace transitioned into a steady deceleration, culminating in a final mile pace of 13:18 min/mile. Positioning also fluctuated, rebounding strongly at mile 21 before settling. Noteworthily, Suresh finished 21st in his division. Future efforts could focus on preserving momentum into the final stretch. This experience emphasizes endurance development for sustained pace in later miles.