Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Dominick Acosta #4002 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, with Opportunities Ahead Dominick Acosta of Phoenix demonstrated a consistent run start in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. His initial splits showed strong pacing, beginning with 8:16 min/mile for the first mile, gradually adjusting to 8:34 and 8:59 min/mile for the second and third miles, respectively. Despite facing a slowdown, Dominick maintained a respectable pace, completing the race with an overall time of 2:12:30, equating to an average pace of 10:06 min/mile. Notably, Dominick's performance showed a commendable early boost, finishing mile one in the 29th place in his division (M19-24). However, as the race progressed, placing dynamics shifted, offering insights into managing challenges over longer distances. Dominick finished 82nd in his division out of 2723 total participants. Moving forward, focus on consistent pacing across all splits could enhance endurance and placement results. Keep up the dedicated effort with your team, Raptor's Run Club.