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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Aaron Downes #632 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Aaron Downes demonstrated impressive pacing with steady performance throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon. His overall time was 1:52:57 for 13.1 miles, averaging an 8:37 min/mile pace. Notably, his performance in the Male 30-34 division featured consistent improvement. With a final placement of 1113 overall out of 5458 participants, Aaron ranked 134th in his division and 715th among males. Significant progress was made in the later miles, where Aaron pushed his pace notably from the 10th mile onward. His final miles averaged significantly better paces, culminating in his fastest mile at a 7:40 pace. Focus on pitch-perfect pacing and further work on mid-race splits can help consolidate his faster enders. Consistency was strong, with an overall improvement as the race progressed, showing the capability for even faster future performances. Keep honing those finish-line surges!