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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Aaron Heikes #2229 Race: 2026 Capital City Half Marathon Distance: 0.0 miles

Outstanding Division Victory with Consistent Pacing Aaron Heikes achieved an impressive result in the 2026 Capital City Half Marathon. Completing the race in 1:30:20, he maintained a solid pace of 6:53 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Notably, Aaron excelled in the M40-44 division, securing the top spot. His performance placed him 24th overall out of 1,447 runners and 22nd among male participants. Its worth noting his ability to progressively improve his position and pace throughout the race, particularly from mile 7, where he took the lead in his division. Analyzing his splits, Aaron consistently increased his speed from a 7:30 min/mile pace in the first mile to a remarkable 6:14 min/mile in the final mile. This progression highlights his stamina and strategic pacing. While his brief slowdown at mile 11, pacing at 7:17 min/mile, suggests potential for refinement, his overall execution demonstrated a strong finish and an outstanding division win.