Results/Photos

Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Aki Ulmer #5597 Race: 2026 Capital City 5 Mile Distance: 5.0 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Aki Ulmer displayed impressive consistency in pacing throughout the 2026 Capital City 5 Mile race. He completed the event in 32:18, maintaining an average pace of 6:27 minutes per mile. Aki held steady during the first two miles with splits of 6:42, mirrored precisely in both miles. By mile three, he picked up the pace slightly to 6:40, eventually quickening his final two mile splits to 6:23 and 5:52 respectively, reflecting a strong finish. Ranking second in the M Masters (40+) division, Aki maintained an overall position of 9th out of 1074 participants. His race strategy was characterized by his remarkable negative splits, where each mile was faster than the last two, particularly during the last mile, which highlights his endurance and racing acumen. For future races, maintaining this steady pacing strategy will continue to yield successful results.