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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Zachary Smith #5024 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent and Competitive Performance in 10K Race Zachary Smith of Syracuse, UT, demonstrated remarkable pacing consistency in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K. At 17, he managed to maintain a rapid average pace of 5:14 min/mile, completing the course in 32:29. His splits showed noteworthy consistency, with his fastest mile at 5:07 and his overall pace not deviating much from this benchmark. Most impressively, in the third mile, despite a momentary slow with a pace of 5:17, he quickly recovered, clocking faster subsequent miles. With each mile, Zachary held a solid position. Notably, in the fourth mile, he improved his place among competitors, moving from 30th to 29th overall. His final result placed him 15th in his M15-18 division out of a wide field of 1,159 participants, with a commendable rank of 32nd in his gender category. Continued focus on maintaining or slightly enhancing mid-race speed might yield even stronger future results.