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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Kevin Leon #796 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Accelerated Splits Kevin Leon delivered a consistent performance throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon. His overall elapsed time was 1:52:46, maintaining a steady pace of 8:36 min/mile. Despite being placed 1098 overall out of 5458 participants, Kevin showcased impressive pacing adjustments. Starting with a 9:03 min/mile pace, his speed progressively improved to sub-8:30s by the seventh mile. Noteworthy is Kevin's acceleration in the second half of the race. From the seventh mile onward, he maintained faster splits, reaching an 8:10 pace at mile 8, with only minor fluctuations thereafter. This steady gain helped improve his standing from 1143 to 859 by the end. Continuing to focus on maintaining this progressive pacing strategy could further enhance future results. Keep leveraging your ability to improve pacing mid-race for even greater outcomes.