Date: May 4, 2025 Participant: JohnMark Stoltz #3817 Race: 2025 REVEL White Mountains Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Division Finish JohnMark Stoltz, 37, from Montoursville, PA, ran a solid marathon at the 2025 REVEL White Mountains. Clocking a total time of 2:46:57, his average pace was 6:22 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Initially, Stoltz showcased exceptional speed, with his swiftest split at mile 4 with a pace of 5:26 min/mile. He maintained a consistent pace in the first half, which helped secure strong early placements, particularly being first in his division for the first four miles. Later in the race, Stoltz's pace slightly slowed, peaking at a 7:15 min/mile at mile 11. Despite this, he consistently ranked 3rd in his division (M35-39) from miles 12 to 26 and made a slight improvement in his overall ranking towards the end. Although his pace dropped in the latter half, Stoltz exhibited admirable perseverance and finished 16th overall among 1313 participants, securing 3rd in his division. A little more focus on maintaining the strong early pace could yield even better results in future races.