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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Carter Ayers #3299 Race: 2026 Eugene Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Carter Ayers maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Eugene Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 2:30:16, equating to a 5:44 min/mile average pace. Notably, Ayers consistently hovered around the 5:45 pace mark for the majority of the race, displaying commendable steady pacing even as the race progressed. The closing miles highlighted a slight decrease in speed, but Ayers made a particularly strong surge at mile 21, recording a 5:35 split. Ayers improved placements throughout, starting in 48th position and climbing to finish 27th overall. This demonstrates effective race strategy and execution. The standout moments were at mile 19 and mile 21 with impressive split times of 5:33 and 5:35 respectively, signaling potential for stronger finishes in future events. Continuing to harness this closing speed may further enhance competitive standing.