Data from the Washington, D.C. half marathon provides runners with performance metrics, including finish times, pace, and overall placement. This information can be segmented by age group, gender, or other relevant categories. For example, a participant can compare their performance against others in their age group.
Access to this data offers valuable insights for individual runners seeking to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and set future goals. From a broader perspective, aggregated results contribute to the historical record of the race, revealing trends in participation and performance over time. This data can be utilized by race organizers for logistical planning and by researchers studying athletic performance or community health.