Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Sophia Miner #5042 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Steady Improvement Sophia Miner from Clearfield demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K event. She completed the race with a final time of 52:38, maintaining an impressive average pace of 8:29 min/mile. Throughout the race, she showed a progressive decrease in split times, starting with a 9:33 min/mile for the first mile and accelerating to a strong finish with a 7:56 min/mile in the final stretch. This pace improvement highlights her developing stamina and speed as the race progressed. Sophia placed 132nd among female participants and 45th in her division, F15-18, which consisted of competitive runners. Her performance indicates a solid commitment to her training regimen. Next time, focusing on a stronger start could complement her powerful finishes, potentially elevating her standings. Her progress and positioning among peers reveal promising potential to build upon in future races, making her a valuable member of the Clearfield Girls team.