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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Kevin Rufino #13734 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Pack Performance Kevin Rufino's race journey showed a strong ability to maintain a consistent pace throughout the half marathon. Starting with a 13:01 min/mile pace, he quickened to a 12:36 min/mile by the second mile. Notably, mile six was completed at a strong 12:00 min/mile, marking his fastest split. His pacing in the middle section of the race displayed a solid rhythm, with several miles hovering around the 12:20 to 12:32 min/mile range. Throughout the race, Kevin's ability to maintain consistency allowed him to maintain mid-pack positions, finishing 288th in his division. The latter miles showed a slight decrease in pace, with mile 12 recording a 15:05 min/mile. Yet, his final elapsed time of 2:47:59 and an average pace of 12:49 min/mile are commendable, particularly with his effective return to sub-13-minute splits towards the end. Continuing to work on endurance could deliver even smoother performance in future events.