Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Parker Barnes #4047 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Fast Splits Parker Barnes demonstrated remarkable consistency and improvement throughout the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K event. He completed the race in 30:40, maintaining an impressive overall pace of 4:56 min/mile. Notably, Barnes excelled in his age division, M19-24, securing a commendable 3rd place. Among male competitors, he finished 8th out of 1197 participants, showcasing a strong performance. The splits reveal Barnes' strategy and strength, highlighting a remarkable mid-race surge. Starting with a 4:46 min/mile in the first mile, he tightened his pace to a swift 4:44 in the second mile, advancing from 34th to 18th overall. His skill in maintaining form allowed him to continue strong with splits hovering around 5-minute miles, ultimately moving up to 6th place by the end. To capitalize further, maintaining the second-mile pace through the race could see even stronger finishes.