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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Samantha Bilbie #116 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong Finish Secures Category Win at 3:55/km Samantha Bilbie ran 5.00 km in 19:37, averaging 3:55/km. She finished 1st in the Female 5155 division, 21st female, and 274th overall out of 5,624 runners. That category win stands out, especially in a large field on a fast evening 5K through Canary Wharf. Her pacing was well controlled across the race: 3:48, 4:02, 4:03, 4:02, then a fastest closing kilometre of 3:43. After the quick opening km, she settled into a consistent rhythm through the middle 3 km before finishing strongly. Gaining 30 overall places over the final kilometre is a notable late-race move. As a coachs note, smoothing the gap between the opening kilometre and the middle section could make the effort even more efficient.