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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Austin Spradling #2050 Race: 2026 Ogden Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Earns Top Division Finish Austin Spradling delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon with a total time of 2:35:30, averaging a 5:56 min/mile pace over the marathon's 26.2 miles. Notably, he secured 2nd place in the M25-29 age division, outpacing many of his peers in this category. Austin maintained a consistent pace throughout, with his fastest split of 5:43 coming at the 10th mile. Starting with impressive speed, he clocked a 5:48 minute for the first mile and sustained a steady pace with minimal variance. Splits after mile 3 showed minor fluctuations but consistently remained under or around 6:00. The 9th mile saw a slight slowdown at 6:37, but Austin quickly regained momentum. His strategic pacing and endurance helped him finish 6th overall among 1,808 participants, and 6th in the male category. Consider focusing on split consistency, as tightening split variations could further enhance performance.