Results/Photos

Date: March 1, 2025 Participant: Donna Copley #1319 Race: 2026 Glacier Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Cool. Perfect running conditions, except for the 21 mph head wind. Partly cloudy Course: Beautiful views of Cable Mountain as runners entered the finish. Steady uphill with a few big climbs, with a net elevation gain of nearly 500 feet.

A Strong Finish with a Steady Pace Donna Copley from Chester, VA gave a commendable performance at the 2026 Vacation Races | Glacier Half, clocking in an impressive finish time of 2:27:54. This consistently paced run boasted an overall average pace of 11:17 min/mile. Out of 1,505 participants, she ranked 466th overall and earned a notable 6th place in her F55-59 division. Donna's splits illustrate her strategic pacing, starting with an initial mile of 11:43 min/mile and finding her rhythm in the final stretch with a 9:52 min/mile at the 13-mile mark. Ted would raise a toast to her consistency and improvement across miles. Especially noteworthy is the mile 8 with a stellar 9:32 min/mile pace, demonstrating her endurance and capacity to adapt mid-race. A slight challenge between miles 3 and 4 invites opportunity for fine-tuning. Donnas upbeat 9:23 min/mile pace in mile 9 showcases potential for future races. Keep lacing up those shoes, Donna!