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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Junah Overson #7141 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent and Competitive Performance Junah Overson demonstrated a solid and consistent performance in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 5K. His overall time was 16:12, maintaining an average pace of 5:13 per mile. Junah started strong with a first-mile split of 5:08, ranking 19th overall and in his gender category. Despite a slight drop in pace in the second mile to 5:21, he improved his ranking, coming in 18th overall. Finishing the race with a final mile pace of 5:13, Junah remained consistent, ending as 19th overall and 15th in the M15-18 division out of 1,474 total participants. Continuing to hone his pacing strategy could improve his rankings further in future races. His ability to maintain a strong pace across the entire race demonstrates impressive endurance and resilience. Keep building on these strengths, and consider focusing on maintaining even splits to gain a competitive edge.