Jared Ward captures title at Deseret News 10K in Salt Lake City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Jared Ward won the Deseret News 10K race held in Salt Lake City on July 24, 2026, finishing with a time of 28:04. The former Olympian led early in the race, reclaiming the lead after briefly falling to second place during Mile 2. Ward's latest victory marks his return to the top of the podium for the first time since 2023. He outpaced Michael Ottesen, who finished second with a time of 28:31, and Spencer Brown, who took third at 28:36. Ward expressed appreciation for being able to compete in Utah despite the warmer conditions this summer.
- •Ward ran the 10K at a pace of 4:31 per mile.
- •He previously won the event in 2023 with a time of 27:58.
- •Ward was able to maintain his lead after Mile 3.
- •He is a 2016 Olympic marathon runner and has athletic ties to Utah.
- •The race experienced record-breaking summer heat conditions.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Ward wins Deseret News 10K — again
"The former Olympian reached the top of the podium for the first time since 2023.
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