Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Melissa Chandler #2313 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Fast Finish and Steady 5K Pacing Melissa ran 5.00 km in 30:19, averaging 6:04/km. Her pacing was very consistent through 4 km: 6:07, 6:04, 6:08, and 6:08/km, then she closed strongly with her quickest kilometre at 5:54/km. She improved her overall position from 2654th at 1 km to 2445th by 3 km and held that through 4 km. She finished 2514th of 5624, placing her in the top half of the field, and 896th among women. The standout stat was the final kilometre, 14 seconds quicker than her average pace, which shows good control and finishing strength. In an evening 5K built for speed through Canary Wharf, that late push was a useful asset. For the next race, aiming to carry that final-kilometre pace a little earlier could bring her overall time down further.