Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Jacob Gehring #6221 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start, Competitive Finish Jacob Gehring, at age 16, delivered a notable performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 5K event. He completed the 3.1 miles with a total time of 16:33 and an impressive average pace of 5:20 minutes per mile, competing among 1,474 participants. His race began with a strong first mile at 4:57, ranking him 9th in both overall and gender-specific placements. As the race progressed, Jacob maintained a commendable pace with a second mile split of 5:21 and closed with 5:42 in the final mile. His overall placement was 22nd, and he achieved 18th in his division, M15-18. Notably, Jacob managed an admirable transition between paces, and focusing on maintaining the pace from the initial mile could enhance future performances. Keep up the great effort and continue refining that second-to-third mile consistency for even better results!