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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Kevin Kirk #2530 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Yields Promising Performance Kevin Kirk maintained an impressive average pace of 4:55 minutes per mile in the Deseret News Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:04:34. He impressively held 1st place during multiple splits, with a notable final 12th mile going from 1st to 2nd place overall. Kevin's consistency shone through, especially with his splits between miles 5 and 10, where his pace varied minimally between 4:45 and 5:01 per mile. Remaining consistently competitive, Kevin finished 2nd place overall out of 1,374 participants. The initial mile set a strong start with a 4:33 split, projecting strength throughout the course. There's a pattern of strong finishes in earlier and later miles, especially noteworthy with mile 11 and 12 pushing back to 1st place. This performance reflects a solid foundation, though focusing on sustaining early momentum in upcoming races will help maintain his leading edge throughout.