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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Rebekah Battaglia #2067 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Efficient Pace with Strong Division Finish Rebekah Battaglia maintained a consistently strong pace throughout the 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon, finishing with a notable time of 1:17:10 and an overall pace of 5:53 min/mile. Her splits highlight impressive consistency, particularly from miles 5 to 11, all equal or under 5:52 min/mile. Rebekah placed as the second fastest in her division, F30-34, and sixth in the female category overall among 1374 participants. Starting at a rapid 5:43 for her first mile, she secured an early sixth place in the female field, moving up as high as second place momentarily during the second mile. Some fluctuation around mile 4 led to a temporary position shift, but her robust finish over the subsequent miles brought her back to a solid sixth female overall finish. Refining the pacing distribution around miles 3 and 4 could solidify her early gains and potential climb in future races.