Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Ricardo Rodrigues #7882 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong Finish with a Well-Controlled 5K Ricardo ran 5.00 km in 24:02, averaging 4:48/km. In a field of 5,624, he finished 1,057th overall, 691st among men, and 134th in the male 1825 division. He covered the opening 2 km in 9:41 (4:50/km) and reached 3 km in 14:45. The standout stat was his finish: the final 2 km were both 4:39, lifting his average pace after a 5:05 third kilometre. That gave him a negative split over the last 2 km versus the first 3 km average, a good sign of control and strength late in the race. On a fast evening 5K through Canary Wharf, that closing speed is worth noting. Next step as a coach: aim to smooth out the small dip at 3 km and bring that late-race rhythm slightly earlier.