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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Jacob Niyazov #3812 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Jacob Niyazov demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon. He completed the race in 1:20:19, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:07 min/mile. Jacob's strong performance placed him 2nd in the M20-24 division among a field of 3795 participants. Notably, he kicked off the race with a fast opening mile of 5:54, allowing him to establish a solid position early on. During the latter stages of the race, Jacob's performance remained consistent, managing to gradually improve his positions despite a slight deceleration in the concluding mile. He completed the 9th and 10th miles at a brisk pace of 5:46 and 5:58, respectively. His ability to hold a steady pace is commendable, though focusing on maintaining speed in the final mile could lead to even more impressive results. Overall, Jacob displayed a strong and consistent effort in this half marathon.