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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Small #556 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start Paces Consistent Finish Benjamin Small demonstrated a consistent performance in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, maintaining an average elapsed pace of 6:16 minutes per mile, completing the race in 1:22:08. Notably, he started strong with a 5:51-minute mile for the first mile, ranking 9th in his division at that point. His splits varied slightly, with the first half of the race showcasing paces predominantly below 6:10 min/mile. Throughout the race, Benjamin maintained competitive positioning in the M20-24 age division, especially noteworthy in the early miles. His consistent pacing from miles 6 through 13, with each mile maintained around 6:15 min/mile, highlights sustainable endurance. Finishing 23rd in his division out of a massive field of 11,586 participants is commendable. For future races, focusing on maintaining the initial speed seen in the first mile across the remainder of the race could enhance division placement further.