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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Kathryn McCarthy #91 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Notable Splits Kathryn McCarthy completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with a final time of 1:34:51, averaging a swift pace of 7:14 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Noteworthy moments include a particularly fast mile between miles 11 and 12, where she clocked a pace of 6:21 min/mile. Kathryn's performance was consistent throughout, with her overall place ranging between 304 and 719. Her final ranking was 593rd overall out of 11,586 participants and 26th in her F20-24 age division. Kathryn demonstrated a balanced approach, with earlier, mid, and end splits showing a focus on maintaining a steady pace. The strategy of pacing herself consistently throughout different segments of the race paid off, particularly as she picked up speed in the latter miles. Kathryn held a strong position within her division, maintaining consistent rankings and finishing with an impressive burst of speed, as evidenced by her negative splits in the final miles.