Results/Photos

Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: DesMarie Wilson #13530 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish DesMarie Wilson showcased notable consistency throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon event, completing the 13.1-mile course with an overall time of 2:47:16, maintaining an average pace of 12:46 min/mile. Starting with a steady pace, her initial mile came in at 12:18, and she managed to keep most miles under a 13-minute pace until mile 6. Her splits demonstrate an impressive ability to maintain a consistent pace, with slight fluctuations in the latter half of the race. She finished in the top half of her division (F40-44), placing 205th out of 5458 total participants. Notable was her strong finish, improving her position in the final mile significantly from her overall race standings. While she maintained a consistent effort throughout, she may want to work on maintaining momentum in mile 9 and later, where there was a slight drop in pace and positioning.