Results/Photos

Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Derek Hissong #2038 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed with a Strong Finish Derek Hissong demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2026 Seattle Marathon's Half Marathon. Starting with a strong first mile at 6:05, Derek settled into a balanced pace, maintaining a 6:11-6:16 min/mile range for the majority of the race. Notably, at miles 4 and 9, he managed to clock faster splits at 6:03 and 6:00, respectively. His overall elapsed pace for the race was 6:10 min/mile, culminating in a final time of 1:20:57. Derek's performance placed him sixth overall and within his gender, and he secured fifth in his M20-29 division. Throughout the 13-mile race, Derek showed minor variations in pace but finished strong. Paying attention to maintaining form and speed during the final stretch could further bolster his performance in future races. Such slight enhancements could help fine-tune his efforts for an even better result. Keep up the great effort and continue to refine your approach!