Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Mariana Garcia #1312 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progression in the Race Mariana Garcia showed consistent pacing during the "2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K". Early splits were under 12 minutes per mile, with the first mile clocking in at 11:19. By the 5-mile mark, the split pace slightly increased to 13:20 min/mile. As the course progressed, the elapsed pace settled at 14:07 min/mile, culminating in a finish time of 3:05:05. It's notable how consistent Mariana remained, particularly in the first half of the race, before the gradual pace increase. Mariana's position shifted slightly throughout the race. Her overall standing moved from 2824 at the first mile to 3828 by the finish. Within her division, F30-34, she positioned herself as 303rd out of a total of 4907 participants. A noticeable change in pace occurred at mile 8 with a 16:03 split, suggesting a potential area for improvement in sustained pacing during the latter stages. Continuing to focus on endurance towards the end could enhance future results.