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Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Mitchell Shepherd #1266 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Standout Splits Mitchell Shepherd completed the 2026 Runtastic NEBO Marathon with a total time of 2:58:50, maintaining a strong pace of 6:49 min/mile throughout the race. Starting strong, he improved his position from 13th in the initial mile to as high as 5th overall by Mile 25. Notable splits include a quick 6:25 minute third mile and a formidable finish with a 6:31 minute 25th mile. Mitchell achieved the distinction of 2nd place in the Male 15-19 division, indicating a competitive edge in his age group. Shepherd's performance featured remarkably consistent pacing, especially notable in Miles 5 through 15, each split recorded at 7:01 min/mile. Though the final mile saw a slight dip, Mitchell displayed resilience by clocking significant bursts of speed, particularly a standout 6:20 minute 16th mile. Continuing to build on this consistency and fortifying the later stages could further enhance future performances.