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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: ethan stevens #2908 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish and Impressive Pace Ethan Stevens delivered a notable performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. Over the 13.1-mile course, he maintained an average pace of 5:38 min/mile. His final time was 1:13:56. Impressively, he consistently finished each mile split below 5:49 min/mile, with the swiftest mile at 5:25 in mile 11. Stevens showed great resilience, improving his position in his age group over the course of the race, ultimately securing the top spot in the M19-24 division. Stevens maintained a strong standing throughout the race. Starting in 19th place overall, he strategically advanced mid-race, culminating in a placement of 7th overall and 4th in the male category. His focused pacing strategy paid off in the latter half, particularly over miles 8 through 11, where he gained ground. Continued focus on pacing could further enhance his race outcomes. Great job, Ethan!