Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Participant: Briana Goley #1434 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with a Speedy Final Push Briana Goley competed in the 2025 Vacation Races | Mount Rushmore Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:12:27, maintaining an average pace of 10:06 min/mile. She secured 58th place overall among 523 participants and finished 15th among female runners. Notably, within her age group division (F30-34), she achieved a respectable 4th place. Briana demonstrated strong pacing throughout the race, with a particularly impressive final push. Starting with a pace of 10:17 min/mile, she managed a significant burst in speed during the final miles, consistently recording split times under 9:00 min/mile from Mile 9 onwards. Her strongest split occurred in Mile 11, clocking in at an inspiring 8:37 min/mile. Consistency was key in her performance, and focusing further on maintaining this pacing strategy could enhance future race outcomes.