Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Donna McPherson #1413 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace, Strong Finish Donna McPherson from Livingston, NJ, maintained a strong and consistent pace at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon. Her splits in the first half were consistently below or slightly above 8:30 min/mile, showcasing efficient energy use and stamina. Notably, the fastest mile was completed in 8:13 during the 6th mile, demonstrating an impressive early phase. While there was a gradual pace decline in the latter miles, ranging from an 8:44 to 10:35 min/mile pace, her determination brought her back with a solid final mile at 13:06. She notably moved up in division positions during the last stretch, highlighting strong competitive spirit by securing 6th in her F50-54 division for the final mile. Overall, Donna finished the marathon with an elapsed time of 4:37:34, exemplifying her capability to manage pace effectively through the marathon distance. Further attention to sustaining mid-course pace can fortify future performance.