Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2026 Participant: Leah Taylor #5201 Race: 2026 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Competitive Division Placement Leah Taylor demonstrated strong consistency throughout the 10K event at the 2026 Deseret News Marathon. She maintained an impressive average pace of 5:28 min/mile, completing the race with a time of 33:57. Leah's performance placed her 6th in the gender category out of all participants and 2nd in the F19-24 division. Notably, she held a competitive position within the top 10 for females across all splits. Leah's splits show an initial fast pace of 5:02 min/mile, with some deceleration towards a split time around 5:41 min/mile between miles 3 and 5. Despite this, she concluded with a solid performance, securing 2nd place in her age division. Continuing to develop strategies for maintaining a steady pace could further enhance her performance in future races. Overall, Leah's placement reflects her competitive edge within both her gender and division.