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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Elven Deng #1375 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish for Young Runner Elven Deng, a 14-year-old from West Chester, PA, showcased consistent pacing in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. With a distance of 13.1 miles, Elven clocked a finishing time of 2:02:00, maintaining an average pace of 9:18 min/mile. Notably, he held a strong position within his division, placing in the top 5 at various splits. His best division placement was 1st for the first three miles, demonstrating early race strength. Elven started strong with an 8:28 min/mile pace in the first mile and maintained a consistent pace through the first four miles. As the race progressed, his pace gradually increased. Specifically, between miles 7 and 10, his pace slowed, hitting a 10:04 min/mile at the seventh and tenth mile splits. For the future, focusing on consistent pacing in the later miles may prove beneficial for improving his overall time. Well done on achieving an impressive early race lead division placement.