Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Landon Packard #5013 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish Landon Packard from Layton, UT, maintained fairly consistent pacing throughout the race, starting with a brisk 6:01 min/mile for the first mile. The splits show a gradual increase in pace, closing with an overall elapsed pace of 6:41 min/mile. Notably, despite a slight deceleration towards the midpoint, Landon's final mile improved, with a split pace of 7:02 min/mile. His race experience seems to culminate in stronger placement in the latter part of the race, finishing 95th overall in his last mile. In the event's context, Landon placed 159th out of 1,197 participants. More specifically, for the Male 15-18 age group, he secured the 51st spot. While there was some fluctuation in his pace and positioning, his capacity to finish strongly is commendable. With continued training, focusing on maintaining pace consistency throughout the race could enhance future performances.