Results/Photos

Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Joel Rodriguez #8715 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Steady Progress with a Division Victory Joel Rodriguez completed the 8.2-mile race at the 2026 Ogden Marathon, showing remarkable consistency in pace. His elapsed time was 59:22, with an average pace of 7:16 min/mile. He maintained impressive control, achieving a top placement in the M50-54 division with a consistent performance, especially notable in miles four and five with split paces of 6:59 and 6:46 min/mile, respectively. Joel's strategic approach was evident as he improved his pace during mile two, marking a split time of 6:42 min/mile. Despite a slight drop to the 7:46 min/mile pace in mile seven, he maintained a strong performance overall, consistently placing first in his division across all splits. Ending the race in an impressive 9th overall out of 740 participants, it's evident Joel has developed a strong foundation for endurance events. Future races may benefit from pacing strategies to maintain consistency in the latter part of the race.