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Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Jared Ward #5197 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Dominating Performance in 10K Race Jared Ward, competing in the 2026 Deseret News Marathon 10K, led the pack with an impressive total time of 28:04, averaging a 4:31 min/mile pace. Notably, Jared managed to hold the first overall position at multiple splits, reaffirming his consistent top-tier performance throughout the race's 6.2-mile stretch. Particularly commendable was his ability to regain the lead after briefly falling to second place early on. Jared's split times were remarkably stable, starting with a swift opening mile at 4:11. He maintained strong pacing across subsequent miles, with only a modest deceleration in the final split (4:54). His strategic pacing and consistency secured him the top spot overall, in the male category, and in the male division. Overall, Jared outpaced 1196 other participants, showcasing remarkable endurance and race strategy. A great display of maintaining momentum; consider fine-tuning the second split for even better results.