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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Joshua Soto #669 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Joshua Soto, 26, from Fort Worth, TX, completed the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon in 1:54:45. Demonstrating consistent pacing throughout the race, Joshua started with a 9:26 min/mile pace in the first mile and gradually improved. By Mile 6, he hit a pace of 8:36 min/mile, showing a strong burst through miles 6 to 11, maintaining paces under the 9:00 min/mile mark. He continued to push his limits with impressive endurance, closing the race with an 8:23 min/mile pace in Mile 12 and finishing on a high with an 8:25 min/mile in the final mile. Joshua's final average pace registered at 8:45 min/mile, placing him 1223rd out of 5458 participants. In his division, M25-29, he ranked 133rd, reflecting solid performance against peers. The steady drop in pace is commendable, indicating effective energy distribution through the race.