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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Colton Holmes #4639 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Pacing Colton Holmes from Buckeye, AZ represented the Bolts & Soles team in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon's Half Marathon event, completing the 13.1-mile race in 2:34:42 with an average pace of 11:48 min/mile. Holmes demonstrated a consistent performance, maintaining a steady pace through the first half of the race. Notably, between miles 3 and 4, he achieved his fastest split pace at 10:38 min/mile. His overall place was 1767 out of 2723 participants, and he placed 121st in his division (M35-39). Holmes's performance displayed an admirable commitment to maintaining pace, although there was a notable slowdown during the later miles. The split from mile 10 showed a drop in pace to 12:51 min/mile, and mile 11 further decelerated to a 15:37 min/mile pace, visibly affecting overall standings. Focusing on endurance in the latter stages of the race may yield improved outcomes in future events. However, Holmes's determination and strategic pacing throughout the race are commendable.