Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Jackson Black #3149 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in the Half Marathon Jackson Black demonstrated impressive pacing during the 2025 Deseret News Marathon. Clocking a final time of 1:10:50, Jackson improved his average pace to 5:24 min/mile compared to last year's 5:27 min/mile. Consistency was key, as he maintained steady sub-5:30 mile splits throughout the race. Notably, he ran his fastest split of 5:09 in mile 12, indicating a strong finish. Jackson placed 4th in his age division (M19-24), competing against a total of 1,181 participants. His performance showed a small but meaningful improvement since the 2024 race, during which his completion time was 1:11:32. This year, the overall placement was slightly lower in relation to the field. However, focusing on certain aspects such as maintaining a faster pace throughout could further push him into higher rankings. Overall, these results reflect a dedicated athlete honing their craft with each race.