Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Josh Nichols #2687 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish in Competitive Field Josh Nichols maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:16:46. Starting strong, Josh achieved a fast initial mile at a pace of 5:30 min/mile. He navigated the middle sections effectively with a slightly varied pace, ranging from 5:37 to 5:50 min/mile between split distances 2 and 7, demonstrating strategic pacing. A highlight was achieving the top M19-24 division placement at mile 4. The final miles saw him maintain solid form, with a steady finish in his division, achieving 4th overall. There was a small pace slowdown in the final stretch, where the last two splits were each clocked at 6:10 min/mile. Seeking to improve, Josh could aim to sustain the pace throughout the race or push aggressively towards the end, potentially breaking into the top three division placements. Overall, a strong and commendable effort.