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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Jose Manuel Claro #1539 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Slower Finish for Claro Jose Manuel Claro from Las Vegas achieved a finishing time of 3:51:57 in the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon, averaging an 8:51 min/mile pace. The first half of the race displayed a strong and consistent performance, with split paces progressively improving from 8:25 min/mile in the first mile down to a notable 6:56 min/mile by mile 7. At the halfway point, Jose was ranking 253rd overall and was making significant progress. In the second half, the pace dropped, particularly from mile 17 onwards. Notably, split times increased significantly, with some splits recording over 10 minutes per mile and reaching 14:12 min/mile at mile 26. His placement shifted from an early rank of 253rd to 505th by the finish. A constructive focus could be placed on maintaining the mid-race pace through strategic pacing adjustments in the latter miles. Overall, Jose's initial consistency offers a promising foundation for future races.