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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Josh Ericksen #2284 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Speed with Outstanding Division Performance Josh Ericksen, from Cedar Hills, UT, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon, completing the Half Marathon in 1:05:44 with an average pace of 5:01 min/mile. Notably, he secured the 1st place in the M25-29 division out of 1374 participants, marking a standout achievement in his category. The race saw Josh occupying key positions throughout, including a moment of excellence at mile 4 where he led overall. Josh demonstrated exceptional consistency in pace, with splits mostly between 4:47 and 5:10 min/mile. A strong start was evident with his first mile at 4:47 min/mile, and he maintained competitive timings that kept him consistently at the forefront of his gender and overall placements. Slight variations, like the slower 5:23 pace at mile 12, provide opportunities to fine-tune pacing strategy. Overall, his strategic execution and division success highlight his competitive edge.