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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: James Hatt #6949 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish James Hatt ran a consistent race at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 5K. His overall time was 15:57 with an average pace of 5:09 minutes per mile. Notably, he maintained a strong pace throughout, with split times of 5:06, 5:10, and 5:11 minutes per mile, respectively. This consistency suggests good endurance and pacing strategies. James made an impressive move from 11th to 5th in the field between the first and second mile, showing strong middle-race tactics. Though he didn't sustain this position to the end, his performance in the M15-18 division ranked him 7th. The slight increase in split times indicates a potential area to focus on maintaining early pace through to the final stretch. Staying steady in the middle segment likely helped him enhance his overall standing in this competitive event.