Ethan Shuley sets new Deseret News Half Marathon record in Salt Lake City

Ethan Shuley established a new Deseret News Half Marathon record with a time of 1:00:30 on July 24, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Shuley, who averaged a pace of 4:37 per mile, led from the start and surpassed his previous best of 1:01:02 set earlier this year. He finished over four and a half minutes ahead of the second-place finisher, Kevin Kirk, who clocked in at 1:04:34, while Jordan Cross placed third with a time of 1:05:14. The race featured a scenic route starting at Emigration Canyon, attracting many participants on Pioneer Day.

• 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — He ran one race for BYU. Now Ethan Shuley has set a new Deseret News Half Marathon record