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Date: April 26, 2026 Participant: Patrick Ward #4788 Race: 2026 Eugene Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Speed with Pace Variations Patrick Ward completed the 2026 Eugene Marathon, delivering a consistent performance with a total time of 2:40:06. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:06 min/mile over the 26.2 miles, Patrick's performance secured him the 16th position in his division of M30-34. His final overall position was 83rd out of 5499 participants, showing a strong showing in such a competitive field. Significant progress was seen between mile 3 and mile 7, where effective averaging between 6:03 and 6:09 min/mile improved his standing. His ability to maintain a steady pace is commendable, notably starting with a precise 6:10 min/mile at mile one and culminating in 6:12 min/mile at the final mile. Attention to maintaining a slightly faster early pace could be beneficial; the latter miles showed rising paces, especially peaking at 6:22 min/mile between miles 24 and 25, which slightly affected placement. Overall, a commendable performance in pacing throughout the marathon.