Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Dalton Mortensen #4983 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent and Dominant Performance in Division Dalton Mortensen demonstrated exceptional consistency during the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K. With a total time of 29:04, his average pace was an impressive 4:41 min/mile over the course. He maintained a strong position throughout the race, securing the top spot in the M19-24 division. His performance really stood out in the first and second miles, clocking rapid paces of 4:18 and 4:16 min/mile, respectively. A notable observation is that after starting strong, Dalton maintained an impressive placement, finishing 4th overall out of 1,197 participants. His ranking varied from 2nd to 5th place overall over the splits but never fell below first in his division. The decrease in pace during his final mile, logging a split of 5:02 min/mile, suggests a slight fatigue. Future focus might include strategies to maintain or increase pace in the race's final stages.