Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Elly Mcdonald #1793 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement Shines in the Half Marathon Elly Mcdonald completed the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half in 2:22:48, improving her pace from last year's result. Her average pace of 10:54 min/mile demonstrated significant progress from the previous year's 11:13 min/mile. Particularly noteworthy were mile splits toward the latter part of the race, with mile 11 accomplished in 8:44 min/mile. Elly finished 320th overall out of 802 participants and 20th among females in the F20-24 division, marking a notable climb from her previous rankings. Starting the race at a steady 11:31 min/mile, Elly maintained consistent performance, hitting a strong stride by mile 8 with a remarkable 9:03 min/mile split. The improvement in her middle splits, especially between mile 8 and mile 11, indicated her strength in sustaining speed during the latter segments. Continually honing her ability to maintain this increased pace through the entirety of the race could further elevate her future standings.