Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Rob Stephens #7949 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong Start and Fast Closing Kilometre Rob covered 5.00 km in 30:12, averaging 6:02/km. He opened well with a 5:36 first kilometre, then settled into 6:11, 6:17 and 6:15 across the middle section before finishing with a quicker 5:55 final kilometre. That closing lift was the second-fastest kilometre of his race and a good sign of control late on. He finished 2,482nd of 5,624 overall, placing in the top 45% of the field, and 396th in the M26-30 division. The middle 3 km were consistent within 6 seconds, which shows steady pacing after the fast start. As a coachs note, aiming for a slightly more even opening kilometre could help him hold more pace through the middle and bring the overall average closer to his finishing speed.