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Date: Oct. 2, 2025 Participant: Aaron Dienner #355 Race: 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon Trail Race Bryce Canyon Distance: 0.0 miles

Strong Performance in Bryce Canyon Aaron Dienner, a 32-year-old runner from Philadelphia, achieved a commendable time of 3:02:27 in the 2025 GCT | Day 1 Bryce Canyon. Over the 15.76-mile event, he maintained an average pace of 11:34 min/mile, securing 2nd place in his M30-34 division and 6th in his gender category out of 296 participants. Notably, he improved his position from 194th at the start to finish 13th overall. His initial mile split was 12:39, which dramatically improved to 7:29 by mile 2. In his recent trail running series, Aaron has consistently placed 2nd in his division. Comparing his performance to previous races, his pace has varied, with his fastest being 9:17 min/mile in a 10.4-mile trail race. A focus on maintaining his pace might further enhance his competitive edge, notably over longer distances where his splits were more uneven. Continued refinement of pacing strategies could further improve his performance in future events.