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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Stephanie Morales #4615 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish with a Strong Second Half Surge Stephanie Morales participated in the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon and completed the 13.1-mile course with a final time of 1:54:58, averaging an 8:46 min/mile pace. Her performance placed her 526th overall out of 3,795 participants and 24th in the F35-39 division. Notably, Stephanie reached 175th place among female competitors. Stephanie's race was marked by consistency with a notable negative split in the second half. After initially pacing at 9:29 min/mile at miles 2 and 3, she accelerated in the latter stages. Especially impressive was her mile 9 split at 7:34 min/mile, helping her improve placement. This progression highlights her ability to maintain energy and strategy throughout the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining that faster pace in the final miles could further improve her pacing strategy.