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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Scott Murphy #5061 Race: 2026 Ogden Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed Secures Top Division Placement Scott Murphy delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon Half Marathon. His consistent pace, averaging 6:00 min/mile, placed him 3rd in his division, M25-29. Beginning strong, Scott tackled the first mile in 5:57 and maintained a competitive pace throughout. A slight dip at mile 11, with a 6:14 split, was the only notable slowdown, yet he quickly regained momentum. His splits mostly hovered around the sub-6:00 mark, notably improving in the latter stages with a swift 5:50 on mile 10. His final time of 1:18:48 demonstrates strategic pacing, improving significantly from his previous time of 1:20:50 at the 2025 event. Scott climbed 9 places overall compared to last years finish, highlighting his advancement in performance. Maintaining a steady rhythm throughout ensured not only a strong divisional placement but a commendable overall standing, finishing 10th among 3,332 participants. Focusing on preventing mid-race slowdowns could further enhance his results.