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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Jackson Player #5027 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace Secures Strong Finish Jackson Player from Clinton, UT, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K event. Displaying steady improvement, he significantly bettered his position throughout the race. Highlighting his pace mastery, Jackson progressively accelerated from a 7:14 min/mile at the first-mile split to a strong finish with an overall 6:45 min/mile. His fastest split was achieved between miles 4 and 5, clocking in at 6:34 min/mile. Jackson's strategic acceleration saw him climb 100 places from the first to the final split. Notably, he improved from 267th place overall at the outset to a commendable 99th at the 6-mile mark, ultimately securing 167th out of 1197 participants. Among his Male Division (15-18), he placed 53rd. Moving forward, further focus on sustaining momentum in the final stretch could be a key area for Jackson to explore to capitalize further on his evident potential.