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Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Trent Markley #1386 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Solid Start with Potential for Stronger Finish Trent Markley from Egg Harbor Township, NJ participated in the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly half marathon, finishing the race in 2:06:11 with an overall pace of 9:38 min/mile. Early in the race, Trent maintained a consistent pace, starting with an impressive 7:21 min/mile in the first mile and securing a strong position, placed 458th overall at that stage. Notably, he was 98th in his division, M25-29, suggesting a competitive onset. Despite the strong start, there was a noticeable deceleration with split times increasing as the race progressed. The pace slowed to 15:00 in the final mile, pulling his final division place to 629 out of 11586 overall participants. Improving the consistency of his pace in the later miles could elevate Trent's overall performance and place in future races. Nonetheless, his tenacity ensures a foundation for potential improvements.