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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Brian Masterson #2310 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Dominant First-Place Finish with Consistent Speed Brian Masterson delivered an outstanding performance in the 2026 Seattle Marathon's Half Marathon event. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 5:07 min/mile, he clocked a total time of 1:07:04 over the 13.1-mile course. Starting strong with a 5:11 mile and quickly pulling ahead, he consistently improved throughout the race, setting a remarkable split of 4:59 in the 11th mile. This consistency was key to his success. Notably, Brian secured first place overall, first place within the male gender category, and first place in his M30-39 division, surpassing 1,146 other participants. His performance solidified his standing at the top from the second mile onward, a testament to his strategy and endurance. His pacing reveals a steady and manageable variance, which indicates an area to keep optimizing for even better control during peak efforts. Brian's training should continue emphasizing this successful pacing pattern.