Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Sonia Lopez #2120 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Sonia Lopez had a consistent performance at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon. She started with an 11:32 min/mile pace and progressively increased her speed, achieving her fastest split of 9:18 min/mile for the last mile. This strong finish helped her secure 19th place in the F40-44 division. Her ability to maintain a pace under 11 min/mile from the fifth mile onward was impressive. She showed determination by moving up in placements throughout the race, finishing 240th overall out of 586 participants. Overall, Sonia completed the half marathon in 2:18:18, with a steady average pace of 10:33 min/mile. Her consistent pacing helped her climb from 396th place initially to 240th by the finish. She represented the Las Vegas Runners team admirably, demonstrating strategic pacing and endurance. Focusing on maintaining a consistent effort throughout, especially during the middle miles, could further optimize her race strategy for future events.