Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Zainab Valiji #4275 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Fast Opening Kilometre Set Up a Steady 5K Zainab completed the 5K in 48:29, averaging 9:41/km across 5.00 km. Her quickest segment came early with a strong first kilometre in 7:45, and she reached 3 km in 28:21. She placed 136th in the Female 4145 division out of a field of 5,624 participants. After that sharp start, her middle section settled into a more even rhythm: 10:31, 10:06, and 9:29 for kilometres 24, with kilometre 4 the strongest of that stretch. The final kilometre was 10:40. As a coachs note, the standout stat here is the opening speed compared with the later pace; a slightly more controlled first kilometre could help her hold that stronger 4 km rhythm deeper into the race. Run The Wharfs closed-road evening 5K format makes that pacing discipline especially useful.