Results/Photos

Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Lonni Koger #8523 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Lonni Koger delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon's 8.2 Mile event. Starting with an 8:39 min/mile pace, Lonni quickly improved to maintain a consistent pace near 8:00 min/mile, demonstrating excellent pacing throughout the race. Notably, she moved up positions each mile, finishing strongly with a final overall place of 20th and a fifth place in the female category. Key moments were evident between miles 5 and 7, where Lonni recorded split paces under 8:00 min/mile, showcasing her ability to push forward in the race's latter stages. Another highlight was her achievement in the F40-44 category, where she clinched first place with a time of 1:04:48. This strong result out of 740 total participants emphasizes Lonni's competitive edge. She might explore maintaining the strong mid-race pace throughout the entirety of her next run, especially focusing on good pacing in the closing mile to minimize drop-off. Great work overall!