Results/Photos

Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Guillermo Castro #4321 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Guillermo began the race with a promising pace of 8:21 for the first mile, maintaining strong splits around the mid-8-minute range early on. As the race continued, his pace slightly varied from 8:40 at mile 2 to 8:45 by mile 4. It's commendable how Guillermo maintained a steady overall performance, pacing consistently around 8:30, which is reflected in his final average of 8:31 min/mile. Guillermo ranked 423rd overall in a strong field of 3795 participants. Notably, he picked up speed significantly in the second half, achieving faster splits, with the fastest being 7:21 at mile 9. The overall descent in his split times towards the race's endfrom around mile 6 onwardsdemonstrates commendable stamina and endurance. Guillermo's efforts earned him the 84th spot in his division and 295th place in his gender category. For future races, focusing on maintaining that late-race momentum from the start could be beneficial.