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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Antonio Araujo #521 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with a Competitive Finish Antonio Araujo completed the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:55:25, maintaining a steady average pace of 8:48 min/mile. Initially, his pace improved from 9:09 min/mile in the first mile to 8:42 min/mile by the sixth mile. Notably, the sixth mile saw a strong split of 8:13, assisting in an overall improvement in standings. In the latter part of the race, Antonio displayed resilience by managing to hold a strong pace despite a slight slowdown in the 12th and 13th miles. These two miles recorded split times of 9:26 and 10:31, respectively. Despite these challenges, he secured the 959th place in the 13th mile, his best finishing position throughout the race concerning his division. Suggestions for future races would include focusing on sustaining the mid-race pace in later stages, ensuring the initial splits contribute to a strong overall performance.