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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Jahir Herrera #7176 Race: 2026 Ogden 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start and Steady Finish Jahir Herrera, a 15-year-old from Ogden, UT, delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Ogden Marathon 5K event. Jahir showed a strong start with the first mile logged at 7:37 min/mile, swiftly placing first overall. Maintaining a consistent pace, Jahir completed the second mile in 7:46 min/mile and the third mile in 7:53 min/mile. His overall elapsed pace was 7:42 min/mile, completing the 5K in 23:52. Though Jahir experienced a slight deceleration in pace, he held a notably strong position, particularly in his age division, placing 3rd in the M14-18 category. His result of 13th overall out of 653 participants indicates a competitive edge. Future races could benefit from a strategic approach in maintaining the initial pace to ensure a steadier finish. A consistent pacing strategy could help in sustaining early momentum throughout the entire race. Keep building on this solid foundation.