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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Mariano Garnica Ocampo #2349 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Fast Performance Leads to Outstanding Finish Mariano Garnica Ocampo delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. Maintaining a consistent pace, Garnica Ocampo achieved an overall time of 1:12:11, averaging a pace of 5:30 per mile. Starting strong, his initial mile was clocked at a swift 5:07. He excelled in the M19-24 division, finishing in 2nd place. His effort secured him a commendable 8th place among male competitors and 11th in the overall standings out of 1374 participants. The pace consistency was remarkable, especially between miles 2 and 9, where he maintained paces ranging from 5:21 to 5:27 per mile. A highlight was the significant improvement from mile 9 to mile 13, where he advanced in placement, finishing 3rd overall in his division. A focus on maintaining pace in the later miles could further enhance his performance in future races. Keep building on this momentum!