Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Natalie Alexander #2404 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Mid-Race Rally Secures Division Win Natalie Alexander's performance at the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe 10K was notable, with a final time of 54:45 and a pace of 8:49 min/mile. She claimed the top spot in the F19-24 division. Notably, Natalie made an impressive mid-race advancement, starting with a 10:14 min/mile pace in the first mile and improving to 8:17 min/mile in the fourth mile. This contributed to her strong overall finish, placing 16th out of 193 participants. In gender placement, she consistently improved from 10th to 5th place in subsequent miles. Such improvement indicates an effective pacing strategy, especially when dropping to a solid 8:17 min/mile by the fourth mile. However, maintaining her pace post mile four might provide further opportunities to improve her overall standing in future races. Natalie's strategic pacing allowed her to successfully navigate the challenges of the race and achieve a commendable division win.