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Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Participant: Trista Brauer #1404 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Trista Brauer completed the Half Marathon at the 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore with a solid overall performance. The total distance was 13.1 miles, and she crossed the finish line with a time of 2:36:25, averaging a pace of 11:56 min/mile. She placed in the top tier of her age group, taking 7th in the F45-49 division. Out of 523 participants, Trista secured the 153rd overall position and 76th among females. Her pacing was consistent, showing remarkable improvement in the latter part of the race. Notably, her final mile was completed at a brisk 9:37 min/mile, which was her second-fastest split pace. The significant pace increase during the last few miles indicates focused energy management and determination. For future races, maintaining that strong closing pace for a longer duration could lead to further advancement in her performance. Well done!