Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Justin Cook #263 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Justin Cook competed in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon, achieving a final time of 1:28:52 with an average pace of 6:47 min/mile. Over the 13.1-mile course, he showed remarkable consistency in his pacing, particularly maintaining a nearly uniform speed with most miles between 6:46 and 6:53 min/mile. Notably, the 11th mile was a standout segment at a brisk 6:41 min/mile, possibly indicating a strong push during that part of the race. Justin's overall placement was 300th out of 11,586 participants, positioning him 259th among males and securing 17th in the highly competitive M40-44 category. Throughout the race, he fluctuated in rankings, initially placing 10th in his division at mile 2 before experiencing a slight drop mid-race and then regaining momentum toward the end. This reinforces his ability to recover and push through the latter stages, which contributed positively to his overall performance.