Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Zafar Siddiqui #2280 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Zafar Siddiqui executed a steady performance at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon. Starting with a 10:28 min/mile split for the first mile, he picked up the pace, improving to a swift 8:56 min/mile by mile 5. Zafar maintained an average pace of 9:14 min/mile up until mile 6. The first half of the race showed positive splits, contributing to his overall elapsed time of 2:11:24 with an average pace of 10:01 min/mile. Notably, Zafar achieved 3rd place in the M55-59 division by the 13th mile. His place by gender and division fluctuated from 112th to 74th, indicating a strong finish. Zafar's splits between miles 4 and 5 were consistent, hovering under 9 minutes per mile, which significantly helped his performance. Reviewing the pacing strategy for the final segment could potentially help reduce time further. Congratulations on finishing strong and showcasing consistent pacing throughout the race!