Results/Photos

Date: Nov. 1, 2025 Participant: Julia Soliday #1234 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Joshua Tree Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Julia Soliday demonstrated consistent progress throughout the 2025 Vacation Races at Joshua Tree. Starting with a 13:45 minute mile, her pace steadily improved, finally achieving a split pace of 12:19 minutes at mile five. She maintained a strong mid-race performance, achieving her fastest split pace of 12:19 min/mile in mile 5. Her consistent improvement is evident as she moved up from 904th to an impressive 752nd place overall. Julia's finish time for the half marathon was 2:57:39, translating to an overall pace of 13:33 min/mile. Importantly, within her division (F25-29), she finished 70th out of a competitive group, showcasing her dedication to keeping a consistent momentum. Envisioning stronger intermediate miles in future races might further enhance her performance. Overall, Julia's progression throughout the race highlights her ability to maintain endurance and finish strong.