Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Melissa Hawkes #2029 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Melissa Hawkes from Henderson, NV, displayed remarkable consistency at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon. She maintained a steady initial pace, completing the first two miles at 10:57 min/mile. Despite slight increases in her split times mid-race, her 11:47 min/mile overall pace reveals an admirable level of endurance. Notably, her fastest split was clocked at 10:20 in mile 13, showcasing her ability to push through towards the finish. Melissa finished with a time of 2:34:35, securing a commendable 23rd place in her F50-54 division out of 30 competitors. Her overall placement was 334 out of 586 participants, and 211 out of the 316 female runners. Continuing to work on maintaining speed in the second half of the course could help achieve even quicker overall times. Her dedication and persistence are evident, reflecting well on her training with the Las Vegas Runners team.