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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Richie Connolly #3141 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance and Strong Finish Richie Connolly maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. He completed the 13.1-mile race in 1:14:46, averaging a pace of 5:42 per mile. Particularly notable were his strong mid-race splits, clocking 5:25 for both the 5th and 6th miles, which boosted his overall performance. Richie demonstrated competitiveness within his age group, finishing 3rd in the M30-34 division out of all participants. His performance showed strong placement with a notable improvement in position during the 2nd mile, where he ranked 5th overall. Although he started with a quick 5:33 split, his pace slightly slowed in the latter half, as seen in his 12th and 13th miles at 6:01. Richie secured an 11th place finish among male participants and 16th overall, an admirable achievement given the field of 1374 participants. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace in the final miles could enhance his performance further.