Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Aaron Ortbals #1768 Race: 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance in the REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon Aaron Ortbals showcased remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 REVEL Reno Tahoe Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:49 min/mile. Despite a slight deceleration in the latter stages, Aaron kept a solid rhythm, particularly highlighted by a strong final mile with a split pace of 6:46 min/mile. His effort secured him the top spot in the M35-39 division and a commendable 6th place overall among an impressive field of 586 participants. Prominent early splits such as the second mile at 6:21 min/mile demonstrated a powerful start. Although there was a gradual increase in pace from mile seven onwards, he consistently retained high placement within his division, ultimately achieving a first-place division finish. For future races, he might focus on maintaining the early dynamic pace to preserve energy levels throughout the concluding segments. Overall, it's a very strong showing in a competitive race.