Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Brooke Harkins #3963 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing With a Strong Finish Brooke demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintaining steady splits between 8:49-8:28 minutes per mile. Her performance peaked in the latter stages of the race, notably at mile 11 with a commendable 7:38 pace, showing her capacity to accelerate even after significant running. Starting at an 8:49 min/mile pace for the first four miles, she progressively improved to finish the half marathon in 1:50:56, averaging an 8:28 min/mile pace. Notably placing 100th in her division, Brooke's finish was particularly strong, with her position improving significantly in the latter part of the race, climbing to 622nd in her gender. Keeping this momentum and ending with a powerful finish highlights her endurance and strategic pace management. Continued focus on pushing through the mid-race could further enhance her future performances.