Results/Photos

Date: May 23rd to 24th, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Schmidt #5128 Race: 2026 Run Madtown 5K Wheelchair Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace With Flamingo Flair In the vibrant atmosphere of the 2026 Run Madtown, Jennifer Schmidt showcased her smooth and consistent pacing in the 5K Wheelchair event. The race began with a steady warm-up lap of 11:07, followed by her quickest split at 10:49, and she maintained close symmetry with an 11:06 on the final mile. This consistency gave her an elapsed pace of 11:01 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course. Remarkably, she secured 9th in gender out of the 33 participants, all while maintaining a cool, calm demeanor. While Jennifer finished with an overall time of 34:10, which deviated from her previous 5K time of 26:30 in 2025, it's essential to recognize her adaptability across different event types. By focusing on maintaining pace and analyzing the transition from running to the wheelchair event, improvements in time management could be achieved. Her presence in Madison brought vibrancy and celebration to the summer kickoff, reminiscent of the flamingo community's resilient and joyful spirit.