Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alex Curatolo #1176 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency Leads to Success Alex Curatolo's performance in the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon was impressive, maintaining consistent splits throughout the race. Early splits were executed with precision, holding a strong pace of approximately 5:43 min/mile initially, and he consistently held a place in the top five overall. By mile 6, Alex had progressed to second place in his division, a position he maintained for much of the marathon. Key moments included a brief advancement to first place at mile 24. With an overall finish time of 2:45:49, Alex secured an impressive second-place finish overall and in the Male division. His average race pace of 6:19 min/mile reflects exceptional endurance and strategy, especially given the slight decrease in pace during the later miles. For future races, focusing on maintaining even pacing in the final miles might result in an even stronger finish. Overall, a well-executed and consistent performance in a competitive field.