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Date: Sept. 3, 2026 Participant: Ana Maria Onuta #6178 Race: 2026 Run The Wharf 5K

Strong Closing Kilometre Lifts a Steady 5K Ana Maria completed the 5K in 30:47, averaging 6:09/km across 5.00 km. She finished 186th in the Female 1825 division, 968th among women, and 2628th overall out of 5624 participants. Running with Friday Night Lights suited the events fast evening format through Canary Wharf. Her pacing was consistent through the first 4 km: 6:02, 6:15, 6:22, and 6:22/km, reaching 4 km in 24:59. The standout stat was the final kilometre in 5:49/km, her quickest of the race and 33 seconds faster than kilometres 3 and 4. She also improved division position early, moving from 202nd at 1 km to 186th by 2 km and holding that place to the finish. A useful next step would be aiming to bring kilometre 34 pace closer to that strong closing speed.