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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Dominic Royer #1405 Race: 2026 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Dominic's Consistent Drive to the Division Lead Dominic Royer maintained superb consistency throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 2:59:34. His final pace clocked in at 6:51 min/mile, firmly establishing his position as 2nd in the M35-39 division. Notably, Dominic achieved his fastest split between miles 16 and 17, clocking a 6:12 min/mile pace. Maintaining a top 5 division position nearly the entire race, he surged to capture 4th in the last mile, elevating his competitive ranking. Dominic's keen ability to maintain a consistent pace through the grueling marathon distance was on full display, ending his race as the 8th overall and 7th male finisher out of 544 participants. Future improvements might focus on earlier surges similar to mile 17, ensuring an even stronger finish. Great job, Dominic!