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Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Theo Bennett #1089 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Second Place in Age Group Theo Bennett from Denver, CO, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, clocking a final time of 1:42:23 and securing 2nd place in the M25-29 division. With an average pace of 7:48 min/mile, Theo maintained a strong presence throughout the 13.1-mile course. Notably, he finished 17th out of 802 overall and 15th in the male category. The splits show a diverse pacing strategy, with a significant surge in the final miles. Beginning the race strongly at 7:37 min/mile, there was a slight slowdown mid-race. However, first picking up notable speed at mile 11, clocking an impressive 6:34 min/mile, Theo ensured a strong finish. Maintaining a quick pace of around 7:22-7:25 min/mile during the latter part of the race helped clinch the age-group placement. Improving the consistency of mid-race pace can further enhance his already impressive performance.