Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Maria Atkins #283 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Maria Atkins demonstrated a commendable effort in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 9:47 min/mile, she progressively improved her splits throughout the race. By mile 6, she accelerated to a 9:01 min/mile pace, and consistently maintained sub-9:10 paces for the remainder of the distance. Her fastest split was at mile 7, clocking in at 8:52, marking a notable improvement from her starting pace. In her division, Maria placed 11th, showing competitive standing among her peers. Her overall rank improved consistently, moving from 1727th at the start to finish at 1439th among 4907 participants. Her gender position reflected a similar pattern, progressing to 374th by the end of the race. As a member of the 'Between the Miles' team, Maria showcased dedication and pacing strategy, especially with her mid-race acceleration. Focus on maintaining the improved mid-race pace could yield even better results in future races.