Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Neika Smessaert #2285 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Push Neika Smessaert from Bremen, IN, showcased a steady performance at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon. Her overall time was 2:26:36, with an average pace of 11:11 min/mile. Neika performed notably well in her division, placing 19th among females aged 50-54. Strong splits in miles 2 and 3 were evident with times around 10:02 and 9:33, suggesting good momentum early on as her pace improved significantly for these segments. Neika's pacing showed variation across the race, but her ability to recover and maintain a consistent pace around 11:00-11:30 towards the end positively impacted her standing in the overall field. She improved her overall rank, moving up from 306 at mile 1 to finish 238th at 13 miles. As a member of the Military team, Neika's performance highlighted her resilience. A focus on steadier pacing towards the latter stages could further enhance future performances.