Results/Photos

Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Ellison Ma #8711 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Strong Start, Consistent Pace Ellison Ma set a strong pace from the start, completing the first mile in 6:00 minutes and maintaining a leading position through mile 4. Notably, his pace remained consistent under 6:10 minutes per mile through the halfway point, demonstrating solid pacing ability. Even as positions changed after mile 4, Ellison continued to perform strongly, keeping the splits mostly steady. Despite finishing in 2nd place overall, his performance was consistent. The final elapsed time was 50:48 for the 8.2 miles, with an average pace of 6:13 min/mile. His most challenging stretch was the seventh mile, which he completed in 6:49, slightly off from his earlier splits. Improving endurance towards the latter part of the race could strengthen future outcomes, but overall, this was a commendable effort with a strong beginning and steady execution.