Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Grace Nelson #1447 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Outstanding Pace and Perseverance Define the Race Grace Nelson delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:03:22 and maintaining an average pace of 6:59 min/mile. Her consistent pacing across the 26.2 miles earned her the top spot in both her gender and division categories. Notably, Grace managed to finish 9th overall out of 637 participants, demonstrating her strong competitive spirit. The race began with Grace achieving a 6:19 min/mile pace for the first mile. Although her pace varied slightly throughout, she maintained remarkable consistency. By mile 20, she had secured 13th place overall and eventually finished in 9th place, showcasing her strategic pacing and endurance. Graces strong finish with a 6:55 min/mile pace for the final mile highlighted her ability to maintain speed through to the end. For future races, focusing on sustaining pace consistency could lead to an even stronger performance.