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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Damarice Herrera #4614 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Finish with a Phenomenal Split Damarice Herrera maintained a solid pace throughout the 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon. Her overall elapsed time was 1:49:21, with an average pace of 8:20 min/mile. Notably, she saw a steady improvement in her rankings, placing 353rd overall, 101st among females, and 26th in her division (F25-29) against 3795 participants. A peak performance was seen at mile 12 with an impressive split time of 5:46 min/mile. The start was consistent, with the first split at 8:41 min/mile. She completed the last mile in 11:30, indicating possible fatigue. Despite this, her remarkable consistency in the middle miles contributed largely to her overall performance. Continuing to focus on the final stages of the race may help in achieving new personal records. Overall, her pacing strategy and competitiveness in the later parts of the race show great promise for future events.