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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Kale Keys #8435 Race: 2026 Ogden 8.2 Mile Distance: 8.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Age Group Kale Keys showcased impressive performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon with a balanced pace throughout the 8.2-mile race. Kale maintained a consistent pace between 8:02 and 8:11 min/mile across the splits, finishing with an overall time of 1:05:35 and an average pace of 8:02 min/mile. Notably, he secured the top position in the M0-13 division across all splits, demonstrating his early excellence. Compared to his previous race at the 2025 Ogden Marathon, Kale improved his pace significantly from 9:28 min/mile, reducing his total race time by over 11 minutes. Moving from 130th place overall last year to 25th this year indicates impressive advancement. Maintaining consistency in pacing while slightly accelerating towards the end shows strong stamina and strategic pacing. This could lead to even faster finishes in future races. Great job, Kale! Keep refining your strategy, and you're sure to see even more improvements.