Melissa Phung-Rojas

Age: 22
Events: A myriad of events on the track, road, or mountain; from the 800m to the half-marathon to sub-ultra trail races!
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
College competed for: Case Western Reserve University
Pronouns: she/her

PERSONAL BESTS

400m - 58.92
800m - 2:14
3K - 10:37
5K - 17:23
6K XC - 22:50
Half-Marathon - 88:08

Proudest Accomplishments

2023 Woodinville Turkey Trot 5K - 1st Place
2023 Lake Washington Half Marathon - 2nd Place
2023 Seattle Summer Half Marathon - 3rd Place
2023 PNTF XC - 5th Place
2023 USATF NW Regionals XC - 8th Place
2023 Mount St. Helens Volcanic 25K - 3rd Place (20-29 age group)
2022 Woodinville Turkey Trot 5K - 3rd Place
2021 Woodinville Turkey Trot 5K - 2nd Place

About

I grew up in Woodinville, WA, where my love for running began. I was a "sprinter" turned distance runner, and have tried almost every (non-hurdling) event on the track at least once. I ran at the Division III level in college at Case Western Reserve University where my favorite event was the 800m. Now I am moving up to the mile, 5K, and even the half marathon. I also take every opportunity to run on our beautiful mountain trails! I love my work as a research scientist at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and as a part-time assistant XC coach at Bellevue High School.

Volunteer Experience

- 2023 Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon: Water Station #8
- 2023 Magnuson Series 2-Mile XC race