Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sandie Blackburn #2423 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish in Final Stretch Sandie Blackburn delivered a commendable performance in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe 10K. Her overall time was 1:45:14, with an average pace of 16:58 min/mile. Notably, Sandie placed 5th in her division (F60-64) out of a competitive field. Her split times reveal a consistent improvement as the race progressed, particularly between miles 4 and 5 where she achieved her fastest splits of 16:22 and 16:28, respectively. Despite some early position shifts, Sandie displayed resilience, finishing with a strong placement within the top third of her gender category by the race's end. Her final mile saw notable advancement, moving up to place 44 in her gender with a split pace of 16:56. Consistency appeared to be a key aspect of her strategy, and it paid off in a solid finish. Continuing to refine pacing strategies could further enhance future race performances.