Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Carlos Bustamante #575 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Performance Carlos Bustamante delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Notably, he completed the race in 1:38:06, achieving a 1 minute and 58-second improvement from his previous half-marathon time of 1:40:04. His average pace was 7:29 minutes per mile, enhancing from the prior year's 7:38 minutes per mile. Carlos maintained a remarkable consistency with splits primarily ranging between 7:18 and 7:27 min/mile for the first half of the race. In terms of standings, Carlos placed 327th overall out of 4907 participants, an improvement from the 385th place out of 5084 participants in the previous year. Among males, he placed 287th, and in his division (M30-34), he finished 65th. Splits also show a steady performance with occasional drops in pace during the later miles. Continuing to focus on maintaining pace in the latter stages of the race could further enhance his final standing. Keep up the dedication!