Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Matt Reese #984 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing With a Strong Finish Matt Reese completed the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:58:45, achieving an average pace of 9:03 min/mile. Early race splits showed steady improvement, moving from a 9:26 min/mile with a time of 9:26 at the first mile to an 8:51 min/mile split by the second and third miles. Consistency was a key factor through the middle section with mile 5 registering a time of 9:02. Matt's strongest split appeared in mile 12 with an impressive 8:31 min/mile, showcasing his ability to maintain a strong finish after a taxing first half. He steadily rose through the ranks, reaching 3115th place overall and moving to 1923rd in the male category by the end. These results suggest Matt can continue to build on his pacing strategy and end-race performance for future races.