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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Kara Skokan #661 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed with a Strong Finish Kara Skokan from Eugene, OR, maintained a remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon half marathon. Starting with a steady 9:23 pace for the first mile, she gradually increased her speed with each mile. Notably, her speed peaked at mile 12 with an impressive 8:21 split. She finished with an average pace of 8:50 min/mile, showcasing a well-balanced performance overall. Kara's final time was 1:55:43 for this 13.1-mile event. Kara's performance was steady, moving from an initial placement of 1155 overall to finishing 1287th among over 5000 participants. Her pacing strategy allowed her to progress significantly in her Division F25-29 category, finishing 123rd. There may be opportunities to further push her speed on initial splits, to increase momentum for a stronger finish. Keep up this focused approach, and look to maintain and improve these pacing strategies.