Results/Photos

Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Richard Villagomez #4791 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits and Strong Finish Richard Villagomez demonstrated noticeable improvements in pacing as the race progressed. Starting at a pace of 10:05 min/mile in the first mile, Richard managed a steady increase in speed, reaching a pace of 8:59 min/mile by mile 10. Richard's finish time for the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon was 1:58:21, averaging an impressive 9:02 min/mile overall. The race included 3795 participants, with Richard securing the 12th position in his division for M45-49. He showed steady advancement throughout the race, moving up from 1266th place overall initially to 662nd by the end. His most significant jump happened between miles 5 and 7, shedding over 300 places. Maintaining split times below 9:00 min/mile in the latter part of the race was key to finishing strong. Focus on the early race splits might yield even faster results in future endeavors.