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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Alexander Ives #2797 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Surge Secures Victory Alexander Ives displayed an impressive performance at the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon. His overall time was 1:12:32, maintaining an average pace of 5:32 min/mile. A strong contender from the start, Alexander initially held the 2nd gender place through the first three miles but then surged to the front by mile four, maintaining the lead for the remainder of the race. The split between miles four and nine showcased his best paces, with each mile consistently under 5:30 min/mile. Particularly notable were Alexanders sub-5:30 splits from mile four through ten, peaking in mile nine at 5:01 min/mile. This sequence of rapid miles was instrumental in securing his victory against a field of 3795 participants. To enhance future performances, focusing on consistency in the final miles may ensure an even stronger finish, as mile eleven saw a slower pace at 5:59 min/mile. Excellent work on the overall win!