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Date: July 26, 2026 Participant: Marie O'Leary #3353 Race: 2026 Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Commanding First in Her Category with a Surge to Finish Marie O'Leary from San Clemente, CA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. Maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race, Marie's finishing time was 1:23:58, securing her the top position in her division and fourth overall among 3,121 participants. Showcasing strategic racing, she improved her standing significantly in the latter half, notably moving from 10th to 3rd overall in the final miles. The shift came around mile six, where she initially moved to 7th overall and took command of the female category. Her splits revealed a sustained effort, notably running the ninth mile with a 6:24 pace, which propelled her back into third overall. Marie's closing mile was particularly remarkable, clocking in at 6:12, underscoring her strong finish and cementing her as first in the women's category. A day to celebrate indeed, with a festival ambiance to match her triumph.