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Date: May 30, 2026 Participant: Ben Decker #241 Race: 2026 Twisted Fork 30K Distance: 18.64 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Lead to Division Win Ben Decker demonstrated remarkable consistency at the 2026 Twisted Fork Ultra, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:47 per mile over the 18.29-mile course. His splits showed a blend of speed and endurance, with his fastest pace of 5:43 minutes per mile achieved within the first 1.51 miles at Kimball Creek. Ben fell within the top positions throughout the race and secured a first-place finish in his M20-29 division. His overall finish time was 2:04:14, placing him fourth overall out of 234 participants. There were several moments of exceptional pacing. Notably, Ben maintained a sub-6 minute pace during the final mile, which likely contributed to his strong finish in the men's category overall and his division win. To further elevate his performance, consider maintaining the initial pacing strategy longer into the race for an even more potent result. Excellent job with the early lead and strategic execution.