Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Lauren Courtney #2353 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong negative split with a fast closing kilometre Lauren covered 5.00 km in 30:46, averaging 6:09/km at Run The Wharf in Canary Wharf. She finished 2622nd of 5624 overall, 964th woman, and 209th in the female 3135 division. In a big evening field, that placed her around the top 47% overall. Her pacing improved well across the race: 6:29, 6:20, 6:35, 5:59, then 5:26 for the final kilometre. That last kilometre was 1:09 quicker than her first, a clear negative split, and she gained 398 overall places from 1 km to the finish. The standout stat is the final 2 km at a much stronger level after 3 km. As a coaching note, aiming for a steadier third kilometre could help bring the overall time down further while keeping that excellent finish.