Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Dominique Hawkins #1291 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progress and Resilience Shine in Performance Dominique Hawkins maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon, representing the Mile Marauders team. With split paces averaging around 8:26 to 8:54 min/mile from miles 1 to 21, she demonstrated excellent pacing strategy. Of particular note is her gain in position, moving from 102nd in gender placement at the 1-mile mark to 73rd by the end. She placed 8th in her F40-44 division out of 16. Impressively, she managed to re-gain a spot in the last mile, finishing 88th in that segment, highlighting remarkable determination at the race's conclusion. Despite facing a pace decrease beginning at mile 23, Dominique completed the marathon with a time of 4:01:25 and an elapsed pace of 9:12 min/mile over the 26.2 miles. Consistent top 10 divisional placement is commendable. Focusing on maintaining pace in the final miles could further enhance her performance in future races.