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Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Graham Judkins #1169 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Speed, Strong Finish Graham Judkins delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Runtastic NEBO Marathon with a total time of 2:50:17 over the 26.2-mile course, averaging a pace of 6:29 minutes per mile. He secured the 4th overall spot among 308 participants and first in his M15-19 division. Graham demonstrated consistency, maintaining a sub-7:00 pace each split. Analyzing the splits, Graham's early and late race strategy paid off. He maintained his initial pace of 6:38 per mile in the first mile and sped up to 6:34 at the 13-mile mark, before adjusting to longer splits in the middle section. His closing miles were remarkable, particularly miles 22-25, where he averaged 6:11 per mile. Acknowledging this robust finish, maintaining pace during mid-race miles could enhance future performances. Overall, Graham showcased a strong and strategic race with an extraordinary division win.