Results/Photos

Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Gerald Aggrey #9941 Race: 2026 Eugene Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pace with Opportunities for Late Race Push Gerald Aggrey showed strong consistency throughout the initial stages of the 2026 Eugene Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a swift 7:05 min/mile pace for the first mile, he maintained an impressive pace, slowing slightly to 7:12 min/mile by the third mile. His elapsed time at the halfway mark (mile 6 at 44:00) reflected a steady performance, achieving an average pace of 7:20 min/mile until then. He held a position around the 240th in his gender until the halfway point, indicating strong pacing compared to peers. In the latter half, there was noticeable deceleration, with the final three miles showing paces slightly above 7:45 min/mile. Gerald completed the race with an average pace of 7:31 min/mile and an elapsed time of 1:38:29. Solidifying his effort, he finished 54th in his age division, amidst 54 competitors. Considering mile 9 and mile 13 paces, focusing on sustaining earlier energy levels throughout the later race stages can enhance overall placement.