There is nothing quite like the energy of a post-race weekend. Thousands of runners are waking up with sore legs, new medals, and the deep satisfaction of having crossed a finish line they spent months training for. Whether it was a first half marathon or another step toward a fifty-state goal, this past weekend delivered plenty of memorable miles.
The spotlight this week falls on Washington, where a massive field gathered to test their fitness and celebrate the running community.
Brooks Lake Sammamish
The 2026 Brooks Lake Sammamish brought an impressive 5,080 finishers to the course. It was a true destination race, drawing runners from 32 different states to experience the Pacific Northwest route.
At the front of the pack, the racing was incredibly tight. Seattle local Bradley Hodkinson broke the tape, securing the win with a time of 1:06:49. That breaks down to a blistering 5:06 per mile pace. Right on his heels was fellow Seattle runner Douglas Bryant, who crossed the line just seconds later at 1:06:53.
While the front runners put on a show, the heart of the race is always in the middle of the pack. The median finish time for the day was 2:03:09, showing a strong, deep field of everyday runners pacing each other to the finish. From first-timers to seasoned veterans, the energy across the field was exactly what makes the half marathon distance so special.
Want to see how the rest of the field did or check on a specific runner? Dive into the full Brooks Lake Sammamish results.
Looking Ahead
As we close the books on this weekend, the calendar keeps moving. Thousands of runners are entering their final taper for next weekend's races, while others are just starting to look for their next adventure. Rest up, celebrate your finish, and we will see you at the next start line.