Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Atticus Sanchez #7217 Race: 2026 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Finish with Tactical Strategy Atticus Sanchez starting off with a brisk 4:50 pace in the first mile, placing 5th overall and in his gender category, while securing 2nd place in the M15-18 division. The second mile saw a slight decline in speed, clocking in at 5:11, resulting in dropping to an 8th place overall and male standing, and 5th in his division. In the final stretch, Atticus managed to regain momentum, completing the last mile with a 5:22 pace. This impressive finish moved him back to 4th place overall and first in his division, maintaining a strong overall pace of 5:08 min/mile across 3.1 miles. With a total time of 15:55, Atticus competed against 1,474 participants. To further enhance performance, working on maintaining a consistent pace or accelerating in the latter stages could yield an even more remarkable result.