Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Aayush Mohanty #2475 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Aayush Mohanty showcased an impressive performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 1:51:40 with an average pace of 8:31 min/mile. Notably, his performance improved significantly in the latter part of the race, with a final mile split at an impressive 7:11 min/mile. From starting at a 9:24 min/mile pace in the first mile, it's clear Aayush found his rhythm and accelerated smoothly through each subsequent mile. Throughout the race, Aayush made a steady progression in ranking. He moved from the 1463rd position overall in the first mile to the 918th position by the 13th mile, demonstrating a well-executed strategy. In terms of placement, he finished 936th out of 4907 participants overall, and 70th out of 104 in his M20-24 division, highlighting a robust performance among his peers. Perhaps focusing on a steady start could aid an even stronger outcome next time.