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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Micah Murphy #1316 Race: 2026 Capital City Half Marathon Distance: 0.0 miles

Second Place Finish with Steady Pacing and Strong Finish Micah Murphy demonstrated remarkable consistency and speed, completing the 2026 Capital City Half Marathon with a final time of 1:12:21 and an overall pace of 5:31 min/mile. Throughout the race, Micah maintained top positions, consistently ranking near the front of his division. Starting strong with a 5:35 min/mile first split pace, he placed first in his division for this split. His performance advanced as he progressed to a strong finish. Notably, Micah's speed was exceptional in the later miles, achieving his fastest split of 5:05 min/mile at mile 13. His ability to maintain a sub-6-minute pace throughout the 13.1 miles is commendable. Micah placed 2nd out of 1,447 participants, highlighting his competitive edge and endurance. For future races, maintaining the strong finish while slightly improving pacing in the middle sections could lead to even more impressive results. Well done, Micah!