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Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Christian Kendall #1299 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish After Mid-Race Slowdown Christian Kendall's performance at the 2026 Vacation Races Rocky Mountain Half Marathon showcased consistent pacing overall with an official finish time of 1:42:31, maintaining a solid average pace of 7:49 min/mile. Particularly impressive was his recovery after the fifth mile, where he experienced a split time of 12:17, significantly slower than his average pace. However, he managed to regain momentum, producing a notably faster split of 6:13 in the twelfth mile. Christian placed 18th overall out of 802 participants, and he was 5th in his age division (M30-34). Mile splits varied, with a strong start at a 7:29 min/mile pace in the first mile. His pace slowed in the second and fourth miles at 8:24 min/mile, but he consistently improved towards the latter part of the race, ending on a high with the fast 12th-mile split. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race could lead to personal bests in future events.