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Date: Aug. 22, 2026 Participant: Old Bull, Young Bulls #765 Race: 2026 Habanero 100K Relay Distance: 62.0 miles

# Steady Split, Strong Finish: Runner-Up Effort at a Sweltering 100K Racing as part of the "Old Bull, Young Bulls" relay team, this 42-year-old runner from Bay City, TX helped secure a runner-up finish (2nd Male, 6th Overall out of 15 teams) in the 100K Relay at the 2026 Habanero Hundred a race whose defining quirk is its brutal high-noon start on a 30-hour clock, designed to give runners their heat exposure while fresh rather than as "zombies" at the end. The team completed the full 61.19-mile distance in 12:58:30, holding 1st Male position through the opening five miles with consistent 11:00-11:01 min/mile splits. Pace naturally moderated as the legs progressed, settling into a 12:20-12:40 min/mile range through the middle miles, with several standout surges notably a 9:40 split at mile 48 and a 10:17 split at mile 30 showing the team had gears in reserve even deep into the effort. The squad briefly reclaimed 1st Male position around miles 32-33 before finishing strong, closing out the final miles in the 12:34-12:43 range as the 100+ degree heat and deep sand conditions took their toll on the field. Split consistency was a clear strength, with the team maintaining sub-13:00 pace for the first 39 miles of the race despite the extreme conditions this event is known for. The later miles (58-61) showed the largest pace drift, climbing into the 14:00-16:39 min/mile range a natural pattern given cumulative fatigue and heat exposure, but an area where a team looking to shave time could focus on maintaining exchange efficiency and pacing discipline in the closing legs. Given the Habanero's reputation as one of the more punishing courses in Texas, this was a well-executed and competitive relay performance.