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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: John Oesterholm #5066 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish John Oesterholm from Danville, CA, showcased remarkable consistency in the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon's Half Marathon event. Covering 13.1 miles, John maintained an average pace of 6:23 min/mile, finishing with an overall time of 1:23:49. Notably, his earliest split at mile 1 was 5:39, illustrating a strong and fast start, which ranked him 23rd overall at that early stage. Throughout the race, he demonstrated stability in pacing, with slight variations, particularly in mile 11 where his pace dipped to 6:52 min/mile. In terms of placement, John finished 24th overall and 22nd among male participants out of 1772 competitors. Impressively, he managed a 6th place finish in his division of M35-39. Compared to his previous marathon performance at the 2024 Las Vegas Marathon, where he ran with an 8:22 min/mile pace, John exhibited significant improvement in pacing strategy and endurance over shorter distances. Continuing to refine speed endurance could further enhance his race outcomes.