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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Trace Cresap #1105 Race: 2026 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Push Trace Cresap maintained a consistent and strong performance throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:14:37 and an average pace of 7:25 min/mile. His pacing strategy showed a steady start with the first three miles clocked at the same 7:55 min/mile pace. Notably, there was a significant pace acceleration to 5:34 min/mile at mile 4, contributing to a positive momentum shift. This strategic burst helped improve his position, moving him swiftly into the top 30. In the final 4.2 miles, Trace demonstrated tenacity, splitting a consistent pace under 8:00 min/mile. The peak achievement was earning 2nd place in the M15-18 division, showing strong competitive drive among his peers. The slower split of 9:34 min/mile at mile 5 suggests a potential area for paced recovery. Overall, his auspicious finish among 544 participants indicates an effective strategy, with scope to refine mid-race pacing for even better results in future races.