Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Valen Bodeutsch #5391 Race: 2026 Capital City 5 Mile Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Divisional Performance Valen Bodeutsch demonstrated impressive consistency and pacing during the 2026 Capital City 5 Mile race, finishing with a remarkable time of 33:43. With a steady average pace of 6:44 min/mile, Valen maintained a focused performance throughout the race segments. Notably, his fastest split was the final mile at 6:22, which highlights a strong finish. His position was commendable in the M15-19 division, securing 1st place consistently after the first mile. In terms of overall and gender placement, Valen finished 12th overall and 11th amongst male participants, out of a total of 1,074 runners. His pacing strategy of progressively improving after the initial mile could be further enhanced by evaluating the opening mile pace for potential adjustments. The divided splits illustrate potential to build on speed and maintain stamina for future races, continually building upon the current excellent foundation.