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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Tatum Smith #4629 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Finish Tatum Smith maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K. Her initial mile was completed in 5:33, positioning her 18th among female participants. The second mile showed a slight increase in split time to 5:51 but improved her division standing, moving to 5th place. By mile four, Tatum effectively regained her momentum, completing this segment in 6:11, which helped advance her to 4th in her division. Remarkably, her consistency in pace saw her finish with a total time of 38:24, based on an average pace of 6:11 per mile. Tatum's performance was particularly notable in later splits, where she improved her gender placement to finish 10th in mile six. Her determination and pacing strategies moved her up the ranks, placing 2nd in the F25-29 division for this segment. Tatum placed 6th in her division overall, 22nd among females. Consistency and strategic pacing were key assets in this race.