Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Griffin Sanders #2792 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Split Performance and Consistent Pace Griffin Sanders delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon's half marathon event. With an overall time of 1:15:46 and maintaining an average pace of 5:47 min/mile, Griffin demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race, especially notable during miles 2 and 3, where he recorded his fastest splits at 5:27 and 5:11 min/mile, respectively. These early splits played a crucial role in his strategic positioning during the race. While Griffin finished 25th overall, the finer details reflect solid performance. His places ranged primarily between 18th and 23rd overall throughout the splits, demonstrating a controlled and steady pace. There was a slight deceleration observed in the last two miles with split times at 6:10 and 6:26 min/mile, where maintaining a steady finish may benefit future efforts. Griffin's performance in the M19-24 division was competitive, highlighting fine potential for subsequent races.