Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Luke Shaw #3546 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Fast Opening Km, Then Steadier Finish Luke covered 5.00 km in 33:27, averaging 6:41/km. He opened well with a 5:30 first kilometre, then reached 2 km in 11:35 at 5:47/km overall. His final placing was 3,091 of 5,624, with 1,643rd among men and 309th in the M3135 division. The key stat is the contrast between the opening kilometre and the rest of the race: after 2 km, kilometres 35 came in at 8:30, 6:42 and 6:42. That shows a sharp slowdown in the third kilometre, followed by a more stable close. As a coachs note, a slightly more controlled first kilometre could help him hold a steadier pace deeper into the run. Run The Wharfs evening closed-road 5K through Canary Wharf suited a quick start, and he still finished with his final 2 km matching exactly at 6:42/km.