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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Cleto Claro #1537 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Surging Finish Cleto ran a steady race at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 4:12:06 with an average pace of 9:37 min/mile. His performance placed him 760th overall out of 1,879 participants and 84th in his M35-39 division. Cleto started with a conservative first mile at 10:31 min/mile, and gradually increased his pace, hitting a significant stride in mile 20 with his fastest split of 7:48 min/mile. Cleto's race strategy was marked by alternating paces, with strong surges in several later miles. Notable improvements in placement were seen in the final miles, where he consistently moved up in ranks. A concentrated effort to maintain pace after quick miles could further enhance his performance consistency. His finish in the top half of the field shows resilience and ability to handle endurance demands over the marathon distance. Keep focusing on pacing and speed bursts for upcoming races.