Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: William Van Tress #6653 Race: 2025 Deseret News 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Consistency with Strong Middle Split William Van Tress, a 17-year-old runner from Herriman, Utah, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 5K. Over the course of the race, William maintained a remarkable pace, finishing with an overall time of 15:58 and an average pace of 5:09 min/mile. The progression in his splits highlights his strong running efficiency and consistency. Starting with a first-mile split of 5:25, William demonstrated notable improvement with a fantastic second-mile split of 5:00, showcasing an impressive negative split strategy. He maintained this momentum in the final mile, finishing again at 5:00. Ending with a final rank in the top tier of participants, particularly in his division, signifies his potential and skill. Continuing to focus on sustaining this pace can lead to even greater results. Keep up the dedicated work, William!