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Date: April 11, 2026 Participant: Kayla Valdez #1084 Race: 2026 Runtastic Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Impressive Pacing Kayla Valdez maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Runtastic Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 3:17:04. Her initial miles demonstrated an impressive pace, with the first three splits averaging under 7:00 min/mile, allowing her to establish a strong position early in the race. With an overall pace of 7:31 min/mile and an average pace within that range, Kayla effectively secured the 3rd place in her gender and division categories. Notably, her performance remained steady throughout the marathon, maintaining her placement despite a gentle increase in split times towards the latter miles. Continuing her strong pace, Kayla achieved an average position of 2nd in her gender category up to mile 14, highlighting her endurance. A gradual slowing of pace occurred in the final miles, concluding with Kayla finishing 12th overall out of 193 participants. Analyzing pacing consistency and maintaining momentum in later stages could enhance future performances.