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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Russell Bowers #2665 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Russell Bowers maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 Seattle Marathon. His overall elapsed time was 1:28:25, covering the 13.1-mile Half Marathon with an average pace of 6:45 min/mile. Impressively, his pacing was consistent, showcasing endurance and control. Notably, Russell improved his split pace from the beginning to the end, with his fastest split time of 6:26 occurring in the final stretch. This ability to increase speed in later miles is commendable. Russell's effort resulted in a strong placement, finishing 23rd overall and 7th in the M30-39 division out of 1151 participants. Specifically, he finished 20th among male participants. Starting at a pace of 6:49 min/mile for the first mile, he improved over the course, managing to peak in pace with consecutive strong finishes for miles eight to thirteen. Continuing to refine his pacing strategy could further advance his performance in future races.