Results/Photos

Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Casey Archuleta #8109 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Casey Archuleta demonstrated impressive consistency in pacing during the 2026 Ogden Marathon's 8.2 Mile event. Beginning strong, he clocked a swift 7:35 for the first mile, steadily maintaining this pace through the initial five miles. Notably, Casey ranked 3rd in the M40-44 division, maintaining this position for all checkpoints despite competition from over 740 racers. The second half of the race saw slight pace variation, with his slowest mile being clocked at 8:37 between miles 7 and 8, but he rallied to finish the race with an overall time of 1:03:37, translating to an impressive average pace of 7:47 min/mile. The consistent performance from miles 1 to 5 is commendable and strategically set the stage for the latter part of the race. Slight pacing adjustments could enhance endurance for Casey in future races, especially in the final stretches. Overall, a skillfully executed race with solid division standings!