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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Tonisia Billups #8847 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Notable Splits Tonisia Billups completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon in 2:39:40, maintaining a solid overall pace of 12:11 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Her pacing was notably consistent, with the first mile starting at 11:27 min/mile and finishing the race at 12:11 min/mile. An impressive adjustment was made at mile 5, where she improved her split to 11:46 from the previous 12:17. Additionally, mile 8 was her fastest split at 11:13 min/mile, demonstrating her ability to manage speed efficiently mid-race. Billups placed 8301st overall, out of 11,587 participants. Within her division F45-49, she finished 186th out of those competing. While she started placing 71st in her division during the first mile, her placement fluctuated, yet stabilized towards the end. This performance shows her potential to focus on maintaining the speed observed in her stronger splits throughout future races.