Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sam Evers #1759 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Sam Evers displayed impressive consistency and speed throughout the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon. Maintaining an overall pace of 5:39 minutes per mile, he finished the 13.1-mile course with a time of 1:14:12. Notably, his strategy was evident with a progressive improvement in pace from miles 1 to 6, starting at 5:50 and dipping to 5:26, demonstrating a solid start that set the tone for the rest of the race. Sam finished 2nd overall out of 586 participants, demonstrating effective race management and stamina. Pacing was consistent, especially in the second half, maintaining a steady 5:36 to 5:39 per mile split until the finish. Despite a minor slowing at mile 10 with a 6:05 pace, Sam recovered well for a strong close. Continuing to refine the ability to sustain pacing through miles 9 and 10 could strengthen his overall performance in future races.