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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Kody Gould #1563 Race: 2026 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort with Consistent Split Paces Kody Gould maintained strong and consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Ogden Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 2:39:58 and an average pace of 6:06 min/mile. Notably, Kody placed 2nd in the M30-34 division. His first mile was run at an impressive 5:55 min/mile, while his fastest split of 5:57 min/mile was recorded at mile 6, showcasing an ability to push dynamically through middle stages of the race. Comparing his performance to last year's event, Kody's pace slowed slightly from 6:01 min/mile in 2025 to 6:06 min/mile this year. He sustained a top 10 overall position until mile 23, ultimately placing 11th out of 1808 participants. Future strategies might include focusing on the later stages of the race to maintain the initial pace, as splits in the final miles ranged from 6:15 to 6:17 min/mile. Congratulations on a consistent and commendable marathon finish!