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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Berkeley Hamaker #7458 Race: 2026 Ogden 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Berkeley Hamaker demonstrated solid consistency in the 2026 Ogden Marathon 5K, with a notable finishing time of 26:03 and an average pace of 8:24 min/mile. She improved steadily throughout the race with progressively better placings. Starting with an 8:46 min/mile pace, she quickened to 7:45 in the final stretch, demonstrating excellent pacing strategy. Berkeley secured an impressive 5th place among females and placed 2nd in the F19-24 division, which shows significant improvement from her previous half marathon performance at the 2025 Ogden Marathon. She maintained consistent top positioning throughout, finishing 21st overall in a field of 653 participants. Her progress from the half marathon, where she placed 772nd overall, highlights a particularly strong trend of improvement. Continuing to build on her strength in the final mile could enhance her future race performances.