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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Penn Davis #6864 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Penn Davis, competing in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 5K, demonstrated remarkable pacing throughout the race. His split times show an average consistency, with the first mile clocking in at 5:05 and slight variations thereafter. Notably, he maintained a steady pace during the second mile, completing it in 5:17, and nearly matching his initial speed in the final stretch with a 5:08 split. His overall time of 16:01 translated to an impressive 5:10 min/mile average pace. A standout moment was moving from 14th to 7th overall place by the third mile, highlighting a strong finish. As a participant in the M15-18 division, he secured 8th place. With consistent splits and strong positioning improvements, focusing on maintaining pace in the middle segment could further enhance future performances. Penn's race execution reflects great potential.