Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Lexie Thompson #4695 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Excellence with Personal Best Pace Lexie Thompson delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K. Achieving an elapsed time of 32:16 with an average pace of 5:12 min/mile, she secured the 2nd place in her gender and overall female division. Impressively, she kept a near-consistent pace throughout, showcasing her strength in maintaining speed over distance. Her fastest mile was a brisk start of 4:44 min/mile, placing her 3rd among females at that point. Thompson's performance highlights include leading her division in several splits and achieving a consistent pace that never faltered beyond a 5:30 min/mile split in the final stages. Despite the attention on her pacing, she balanced her energy well, which helped her maintain a top position throughout. Continuing to focus on pace consistency towards the latter miles can further enhance her future performances. Exceptional job, Lexie!