Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Jake Bauer #5554 Race: 2026 Capital City 5 Mile Distance: 5.0 miles

Strong Finish in the M Grand Masters Category Jake Bauer from Olympia, WA, ran a solid 5-mile race at the 2026 Capital City event. His final time was 34:17, with an average pace of 6:51 min/mile, placing him 2nd in the M Grand Masters (50+) category. His splits show consistent pacing with an impressive 6:29 min/mile on the fifth mile, demonstrating a strong finish. Throughout the race, Jake managed to stay competitive, moving from 3rd to 1st place in his division by the second mile and maintaining a top-three position throughout. His overall placement was 17th out of 1,074 participants. Consideration could be given to the first mile pacing, which started at a 7:09 min/mile, as tightening this could potentially improve his division placement next time.