Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 2, 2026 Participant: Melissa Cooney #333 Race: 2026 RUSA Monday Morning Run 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Cold but otherwise good running conditions with no wind or rain.

Consistent Top Performer Melissa Cooney completed the 2026 RUSA Monday Morning Run 5K with an elapsed time of 27:45 and a pace of 8:57 min/mile. She finished 25th overall out of 189 participants, 4th among females, and 1st in the F45-49 division. Her mile splits showed consistency, with times of 9:03, 9:11, and 8:44 for the final mile. While Melissa's 2026 performance shows solid results, her 2025 race pace was notably faster at 7:16 min/mile. There's a commendable consistency in her performance, and maintaining a strong pace in future races will continue to serve her well.