Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Maxine Merritt #3213 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong Finish After Steady Early Pace Maxine completed the 5K in 32:12, averaging 6:26/km. She placed 46th in the Female 5155 division in a field of 5,624, with a team listing of Fitness forever studio. Her opening kilometre was her quickest of the first four at 6:19, followed by 6:26, 6:36 and 6:39, before closing strongly with her fastest kilometre of the race at 6:14. That late lift stands out most: after a gradual slowdown through 4K, she regained 25 seconds in the final kilometre. That finishing speed is a useful marker, showing she had more to give late on. As a coachs note, aiming to hold the 1K2K rhythm deeper into the middle section could bring her overall time down next time. Run The Wharfs evening closed-road format suited a solid, controlled effort with a decisive finish.