Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Cassie Park #2540 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Improvement and Division Champion Cassie Park demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Runtastic NEBO 5K. Starting strong, she completed the first mile in 8:34, securing 2nd place overall and 1st among females. Her second mile was even faster at 8:25, maintaining strong competition by holding 3rd place among her gender. Cassie's final mile was her fastest, clocking in at 7:41, which showcased her ability to pace effectively and finish strong. Her overall time was 25:26, with an average pace of 8:12 per mile, remarkable for a participant in the Female 35-39 division, where she claimed 1st place. Competing against 211 participants, she finished 16th overall and 6th among all females. This performance highlights the importance of a negative split strategy, which Cassie executed well, achieving quicker segments as the race progressed. Future races could focus on maintaining initial placement in subsequent miles to further improve overall standing.