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Date: June 7, 2026 Participant: MALLORY DRAKE #312 Race: 2026 Casper Marathon Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Early Pacing Mallory Drake completed the 2026 Casper Marathon Half Marathon in 1:54:01, maintaining an average pace of 8:42 min/mile. Notably, her early pacing was strong, with the first mile at 6:54 min/mile, placing her 7th overall and 2nd among females during this segment. Her split pacing from miles two to four remained under 8:00 min/mile, highlighting her solid start. However, she encountered a pace decrease in the latter half, with the 10th mile split slowing to 13:44 min/mile. In this race, Mallory improved her gender ranking, finishing 4th among females. Compared to her previous Casper Marathon performances, where she ran 1:52:07 in 2024 and 1:50:04 in 2025, her consistency is evident. Despite a slightly slower overall time this year, her impressive early speed demonstrates potential. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace in middle and later segments could enhance future race outcomes. Keep refining those pacing strategies!