Results/Photos

Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: John Sype #5129 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Top Division Finish John Sype, competing in the 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events, maintained consistent pacing throughout his 5K race. He started strong with a 6:03 min/mile pace for the first mile, placing 8th overall. His pace slightly increased to 6:19 min/mile during the second mile, but he still managed to maintain a top 10 overall position as he crossed the two-mile mark. In the final mile, John ran at a 6:35 min/mile pace, finishing with an impressive average pace of 6:20 min/mile. His total time was 19:38, which secured 1st place in the M50-59 division. Notably, he also placed 9th among male participants out of 474 total participants. Maintaining a more even pace in the later stages could help improve his overall standing next time.