Results/Photos

Date: Aug. 29, 2026 Participant: Genna Castleberry #5158 Race: 2026 Runtastic NEBO 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Top Division Finish Genna Castleberry maintained a strong and consistent performance throughout the 2026 Runtastic NEBO 5K. Starting with an 8:57 min/mile pace for the first mile, she sustained this pace into the second mile, clocking in at 8:58 min/mile. A noticeable improvement was observed in the final mile, where she increased her pace to 8:15 min/mile, contributing to an overall elapsed time of 27:02. Genna finished with an impressive overall pace of 8:43 min/mile. Her efforts secured a first-place finish in the F45-49 division. Additionally, she demonstrated strong competition across the board, finishing 9th in her gender category out of 211 total participants. Her strategy of increasing speed in the last mile proved effective, and focusing on maintaining or improving this closing strength could yield even better results in her future races.