Trevin Lounsbury secured a second-place finish in the 2026 Deseret News 5K on July 24, 2026, completing the 3.1-mile course in 15:00. The event, held in Salt Lake City, saw a competitive field of runners competing for rankings across various age and gender divisions.
Lounsbury Secures Second Place
Lounsbury demonstrated a strong performance throughout the race, maintaining a consistent pace of 4:50 per mile. According to race results from Laurel Intelligence, he opened with a rapid first mile clocked at 4:41. While his pace slowed slightly to 4:57 during the second mile, he regained momentum to finish with a third-mile split of 4:53.
Lounsbury's performance earned him the second-place position in both the overall standings and the male division. His chip time of 15:00 placed him ahead of 1,343 other participants in the overall field, finishing just behind the top-ranked male runner.
Kirby Claims Third Overall
Ben Kirby also achieved a podium finish during the July 24 event, taking third place in the overall standings. Kirby completed the 5K distance in 15:23, maintaining an average pace of 4:57 per mile.
Kirby's race was marked by a strong start, recording a first-mile split of 4:46. He maintained a competitive rhythm through the second mile with a pace of 4:55 before finishing the final mile in 5:12. His consistent performance placed him third in the male division and third among 1,474 total participants.
Race Logistics and Participation
The Deseret News 5K, which began at 50 South 900 East and concluded at Liberty Park, offered various amenities and logistical details for participants. As noted by Deseret News, the event is designed to be family-friendly, with children aged 14 and under eligible to participate for a $15 registration fee.
To accommodate different preferences, the race organizers utilized two separate start waves: one for runners and a second for walkers. All participants, regardless of their chosen pace, were chip-timed for accuracy. The event also featured custom finisher medals for all participants who completed the course.
Course Details and Amenities
The 5K course included a dedicated aid station located at the second-mile mark, providing runners with Gatorade and water. According to race information, the event was scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m., with the 5K course set to close after four hours in accordance with Salt Lake Police Department regulations.
Spectators were encouraged to gather near Liberty Park to cheer on the runners. The organizers noted that the finish line area was designed to provide food and entertainment for families and friends attending the race.
Event Context and Scale
The Deseret News Marathon series includes multiple distances, such as the 1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and full Marathon. For the 5K specifically, registration was managed through online platforms, with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. on July 23, 2026, for online entries.
While the 5K is a shorter distance, the broader race weekend includes complex logistics for longer events, such as the Marathon and Half Marathon, which start from different locations like Mountain Dell Golf Course and Little Mountain. For the 5K, participants were advised to use side streets near 950 East South Temple for parking.
Event Legacy
The 2026 Deseret News 5K continues to be a significant local athletic event, combining competitive racing with community engagement. With thousands of participants and large spectator crowds, the event provides a platform for both elite-level performance and recreational running in the Salt Lake Valley.
