Results/Photos

Date: Oct. 3, 2026 Participant: Josh Gardner #210 Race: 2026 St. George Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong second half and a sharp close in 2:29:43 That was a beautifully managed St. George Marathon. He ran 2:29:43 at 5:42 per mile, and the best part was how the race kept getting stronger. After a steady 37:01 first quarter, he covered the final quarter in 36:20, his fastest segment of the day. He also split the race cleanly, coming back in 1:13:10 after a 1:16:33 first half. He handled the Veyo stretch well, staying composed through miles 8 and 9 in 6:23 and 6:13, then settling right back in. From mile 15 on, he was especially good, with splits of 5:20, 5:24, 5:31, and later a 5:22 at mile 21. The closing miles showed real strength on the run into town: 5:39, 5:47, 5:14, 5:31, and then 5:21 pace for the final 0.2. Second in M35-39 was well earned.