Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Catherine Smithey #2678 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Catherine Smithey demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2026 Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon. Starting with an initial pace at 8:51 min/mile for her first mile, she maintained a steady pace, keeping within a close range for most of the race. Splits ranged from 8:51 to 9:58 min/mile up until mile 12. Her efforts showed in maintaining an overall pace of 9:21 min/mile by the end. A notable highlight is in the later stages where Catherine improved her placement. This was especially evident after mile 10, where she improved from 186th to 137th in her gender category by mile 13. The final time for the race was 2:02:38, a commendable feat. Perhaps focusing on pacing the final 3 miles could further enhance future performances. Overall, Catherines race execution was a testament to her stamina and focus, reflected in her improved standings in the last stretch.