Results/Photos

Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Makenzie Steele #10461 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Makenzie Steele maintained impressive consistency throughout the 13.1-mile race, finishing with a total time of 1:37:03 and an overall pace of 7:24 min/mile. Her performance placed her 12th in the F20-24 division out of 5458 participants. Notably, she started and ended strong, with an initial mile at 7:25 min/mile and steadily improved with a final mile split of 7:14 min/mile, indicating excellent pacing ability. Across the race, Makenzie's positioning varied, starting at 316th and closing the race in 325th overall. Her ability to maintain her pace, especially during mile 6 with the fastest split of 7:18 min/mile, demonstrated effective energy management. The consistent pacing continued throughout, with most splits between 7:17 and 7:38 min/mile, ensuring a competitive finish. Focusing on shifts that occurred around the middle and end of the race can offer even greater improvements in future races.