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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Alex Oathout #115 Race: 2026 Capital City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Impressive Consistency and Strong Finish Alex Oathout maintained a remarkable pace throughout the 2026 Capital City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 2:42:41. Starting strong with an initial split of 6:14 min/mile, he managed to keep his overall pace steady at 6:12 min/mile. Alex strategically improved his positioning in crucial segments, finishing 2nd overall out of 485 participants and clinching the top spot in his M20-24 age group. Notably, Alex displayed increased speed during key segments, such as mile 14 with a pace of 5:54 min/mile, and effectively regained position after slight setbacks. His ability to recover quickly after slower splits, including a 6:46 min/mile at mile 25, demonstrates resilience. Continuing to build on speed endurance could offer further competitive advantages in future races, possibly securing Alex even more remarkable victories. Excellent work securing a well-deserved high placement!