Mark Schonberger of Durango barrels through a big puddle of water en route to crossing the finish line during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Schonberger won the event in one hour, 25 minutes and 42.89 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Ian Huang of Durango approaches the finish line during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Huang finished in second place overall in one hour, 28 minutes and 36.45 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Truman McGee, left, and Dakota Woody, right, show support for their friend Paul Cranfill, who took part in the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. Cranfill, who's from Ignacio, finished 30th overall in two hours, 1 minute and 3.33 seconds. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Melissa McGaughey of Durango turns off County Road 501 to continue on the course during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Mel Ponwith of Bayfield makes her way down County Road 501 during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Jordan Welsh of Lawrenceville, Georgia turns off County Road 501 to continue on the course during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Vallecito Lake Heavy Half competitors make their way down County Road 501 on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)

Anthony Valdez of Durango pushes up a steep incline along County Road 501 during the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, near Vallecito Reservoir. (Matt Hollinshead/Durango Herald)