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Date: Oct. 4, 2025 Participant: Austin Branch #1827 Race: 2025 St. George Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Austin Branch maintained an impressive, steady pace throughout the 2025 St. George Marathon. Starting with an initial mile split of 9:09, Austin quickly found his rhythm, averaging around an 8:50 min/mile pace for the majority of the race. Notably, his pace surged in the latter stages, particularly in the final mile, where he clocked in at 7:52 min/mile. This pacing strategy contributed to his overall time of 3:46:53, reflecting an efficient and strong marathon performance. Significant momentum was gained in the final miles, where Austin consistently improved in placement, showing strength and a well-executed endurance strategy. From the starting slow splits, he progressed to a faster pace by the event's conclusion, ultimately finishing 1289th out of 5188 participants. The consistent monitoring of pace contributed to finishing within the top quarter of his division, M20-24. Austin can focus on his early race pacing to match his strong ending.