Results/Photos

Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Eileen Beres #3106 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Eileen Beres completed the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon in 1:20:09, averaging a pace of 6:07 min/mile. She maintained a consistent pace throughout, starting strong with a 5:51 min/mile in the first mile. The split times varied slightly, with her fastest mile at 5:53 in mile 6. She demonstrated resilience in the latter half, maintaining near-even splits, showing consistency between miles with slight adjustments in pace. Eileen finished 21st among female participants and 10th in her division (F25-29), showcasing a competitive performance in a large field of 5,458 participants. Her tactical pacing in the final miles indicates a thoughtful strategy. Reflecting on her pacing, Eileen might consider working on maintaining slightly more aggressive pacing within miles 9 and 10, where there were some increased split times. Overall, impressive consistency and endurance were shown throughout the race.