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Date: May 23rd to 24th, 2026 Participant: Claire Williams #5706 Race: 2026 Run Madtown 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Sore Feathers and Fleet Feet: A Flockin' Fast Finish! In the 2026 Run Madtown 5K, Claire Williams, age 13 from Northbrook, Illinois, achieved a personal record with a total elapsed time of 21:43. Maintaining a consistent pace, her strategic approach was clear, with a standout performance in the second mile. Claire topped her gender category with an overall gender place of 1 and division place of 1, showcasing her swift progression from last year's race, where she finished second in both categories. Breaking down the splits, she started strong with a 6:44 mile, maintaining a top 2 place position. Her slight pace increase in the third mile to 7:25, while slightly slower, didn't affect her leading position in her gender. Compared to the previous year's race, Claire cut nearly a minute off her total time, reflecting significant improvement. Future training could focus on maintaining her early pace in the later miles to further enhance performance. Impressive work, Claire!