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Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Participant: Levi Hartman #1489 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent and Strong Finish Climbed the Ranks Levi Hartman demonstrated strong performance throughout the 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:52 min/mile. Levi's initial mile pace of 7:54 set the tone, placing him 10th overall. Notably, he quickly gained ground to secure the top position in his age division with subsequent mile splits. Levi achieved a significant surge in the second half of the race, highlighted by his mile 9 split time of 6:44, his fastest pace, which contributed to a consistent advancement towards third overall and third in the male category. His consistent pacing, especially in the second half, demonstrates stamina, particularly maintaining under 8:00 min/mile from mile 11 onwards, showcasing his capacity for a strong finish. Levi finished with a final time of 1:43:16. Maintaining a consistent pace in mid-race sections could further enhance future performances by ensuring placement improvements and energy conservation. Consider slightly pacing conservative efforts early on to conserve energy for a strong finish.