Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Rafael Elejalde #7476 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Rafael demonstrated consistent progress throughout the 10K race at the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K. Starting with an initial pace of 10:35 min/mile, he gradually increased his speed, improving his split times progressively in the following miles. Especially noteworthy was the final split, where Rafael clocked an impressive 8:54 min/mile, marking his fastest pace in the race. His average pace for the event was 9:49 min/mile. Rafael's overall performance placed him 453rd out of 2010 participants, with a commendable 23rd in the Men's 20-24 division. His effort also saw him advancing significantly in placement, especially from miles 4 to 5, where he moved up 74 places overall. To enhance his race outcomes, Rafael might focus on maintaining the pace he achieved in later miles right from the start. His finish within the top 12% of his division signals strong potential for future improvement.