Results/Photos

Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Clare McCreary #3232 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement with Controlled Splits Clare McCreary completed the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon with a final time of 2:09:01. This performance reflects a consistent average pace of 9:50 min/mile. Throughout the race, Clare showed notable improvements in her splits, with a particularly strong segment between miles 4 and 10. The 8:12 pace achieved during the fourth mile was her fastest, helping her move up to 81st in the division by mile 10. The middle section of the race saw steady paces hovering between 8:26 and 8:59 per mile. There was a slight deceleration towards the end, notably at mile 11 with a pace of 13:55. This is an opportunity to focus on maintaining speed during the latter part of future races. Overall, Clare improved her placement significantly from early in the race, finishing 92nd in her division among 526 female participants, showcasing strategic pacing and race management.