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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Morgan Nokes #2693 Race: 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Dominant Performance with Consistent Pacing Morgan Nokes delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Deseret News Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:09:55 and securing the top female spot. She maintained a strong and consistent pace, averaging 5:20 minutes per mile across the 13.1-mile course. After starting aggressively with a 5:01 pace for the first mile, she adjusted to splits ranging from 5:04 to 5:39 in later stages. Morgan's ability to consistently maintain position, holding 1st place in her gender after the second mile, speaks to her endurance and strategic approach. Notably, she briefly rose to 2nd place overall at mile 11, showcasing a competitive edge. Future focus could be on reducing the slight slowdowns in the latter miles, as indicated by the last two splits of 5:39. However, her overall performance, finishing 7th out of 1,374 participants, highlights her capability and training effectiveness.