Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: McKell Jensen #4939 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Improvement Throughout the Race McKell Jensen participated in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K with a final time of 42:13, achieving an overall pace of 6:48 min/mile. Starting strong, she completed the first mile in 6:21, placing 32nd among females and 9th in her division. Notably, McKell improved her overall position toward the end of the race, particularly in the last mile, finishing 104th overall and 18th among females. Her performance benefited from a strategic approach in the final stretch, improving her speed in mile 6 with a split pace of 6:42 min/mile. This tactical adjustment significantly boosted her placement within her division, moving up to 6th. The data highlights some fluctuation in her pace between miles 2 and 5, suggesting a focus on maintaining a stable pace between these segments could further enhance overall performance.