Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Jordan Greensides #6244 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Minor Variability Jordan Greensides delivered a sturdy performance with consistent pacing throughout the 5K in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon. Starting strong, his first mile clocked in at 5:03, placing him in the top 8 overall. He slightly adjusted his rhythm in the second mile with a split time of 5:13 but maintained a competitive pace of 5:07 min/mile, reflecting a minor drop in placement to 10th overall. His overall finish time was an impressive 16:09, with an average pace of 5:12 min/mile, placing him in the top tier of runners in a field of 1,474 participants. There was slight variability in his splits, with the third mile at 5:20, providing an opportunity for maintaining early mile paces throughout the race. Emphasizing strategy for consistent pacing across all splits could lead to even stronger future performances.