Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Hannah Branch #4077 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Division Finish with Consistent Splits Hannah Branch participated in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K event, demonstrating steady performance. Her initial mile was at a swift pace of 4:44 min/mile, securing 4th place in the female category at that point. She maintained a pace close to 5:00 min/mile for the ensuing miles, showing consistent pacing throughout the race. Her least steady split was the fifth mile, with a 5:38 min/mile pace, yet she sustained her position in her division. She completed the race in 33:05, with an overall pace of 5:20 min/mile. Impressively, she secured 3rd place overall in the female category and stood out in her F25-29 division by achieving 1st place early on. Hannah's overall rank was 39th out of 1,197 participants. Consistency in her splits contributed greatly to her performance, and focusing on optimizing that fifth mile could lead to a more robust overall performance in future races.