Results/Photos

Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Melissa Briceno #13649 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Solid Completion Melissa Briceno maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon's Half Marathon with an overall completion time of 2:39:50 and an average pace of 12:12 min/mile. Bright spots in her race include a faster split pace on Mile 6, clocking in at 11:34 min/mile, the fastest for the event. Her pacing improved notably around Mile 6 to Mile 8, marking stronger times compared to the start. She showed resilience, securing a solid finishing position in her division, F25-29. The data suggest potential areas of focus could include maintaining the initial pacing strength seen in splits like Mile 6 and carrying that momentum into the later stages of the race. Slight increases in pace in this middle section compared to the final miles could enhance overall performance metrics even further. Her consistent pace across the course shows a solid foundation to build upon for future events.