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Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Marcel Smith #1236 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Marcel Smith completed the 2025 Vacation Races Half Marathon at Joshua Tree with an overall time of 3:31:36, maintaining an average pace of 16:09 min/mile. Notably, Marcel finished 1007th overall, 479th among male runners, and 78th in the M25-29 division. With 1330 participants, these are commendable standings. Marcel's race pace was consistent, managing particularly strong splits during miles 4, 8, and 9, each near 14:35 min/mile. The strongest segment was mile 8, matching his initial mile pace, a mark of effective pacing strategy. While there was a minor slow down on mile 3 at 18:46 min/mile, future races could benefit from focusing on maintaining an even pace throughout. Overall, Marcel's performance demonstrated solid endurance and strategic recovery through challenging middle segments, propelling him to a strong finish.