Results/Photos

Date: May 30, 2026 Participant: Yusuf Qedan #104 Race: 2026 Run on the River Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Leads to Division Win Yusuf Qedan delivered a remarkable performance in the 2026 Run on the River Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:40:46. Yusuf maintained an overall pace of 7:40 min/mile, illustrating a strong and steady effort throughout the race's 13.12 miles. Notably, Yusuf secured 1st place in the Male 30-34 division, underscoring his competitive edge within his age group. Throughout the race, his placement improved from 20th to an impressive 13th overall among 228 participants, and 10th in the male category. Yusuf's pacing strategy showed a strategic improvement, with notable acceleration in the latter stages of the race. He achieved his fastest split of 7:15 min/mile between miles 11 and 12, which contributed significantly to maintaining a top position in his division. Maintaining a fairly consistent pace allowed him to avoid fatigue-related slowdowns. Future training might focus on further optimizing pace consistency between the early and middle sections of the race.