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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Megan Kupres #2978 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Excellence in Seattle Half Marathon In the 2026 Seattle Marathon, Megan Kupres from Phoenix, AZ showed remarkable consistency in performance, securing a 10th place overall in a field of 1,151 participants. Her impressive time of 1:23:58 allowed her to finish as the top female and lead the F30-39 age group. Megans average pace was a strong 6:24 min/mile. She began with a quick 6:09 pace for her first mile, showcasing early speed. Her splits remained consistent, notably finishing strong with a 6:11 split in mile 13, indicating a strong finish. Megan managed to recover her lead in the gender category in the latter phase of the race by mile 11, maintaining it through to the finish. While she fluctuated slightly in overall positions, her pacing improved in the final miles. Continued emphasis on minute adjustments to early pacing could enhance subsequent performances.