Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Wendy Chartier #1918 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Strong Finish Wendy Chartier from Kingsport, TN participated in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course with a total time of 2:12:09. Wendy began the race with her fastest mile at a 9:01 min/mile pace, and was consistent through mile 5 with average paces around 9:09 min/mile. She found an impressive rhythm, keeping her placement steady in the F50-54 division, finishing 7th in her age group. Despite a slower pace in the later miles, with splits exceeding 10 minutes per mile from mile 7 onwards, Wendy maintained a consistent overall performance. Her final mile was her best paced mile after the decline, at 10:21 min/mile, showing her ability to push through fatigue. Out of 586 runners, Wendy's persistent effort placed her 107th among females. Focusing on sustaining her early pace could further enhance her next race performance. Keep up the good work, Wendy!