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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Esau Veliz #1048 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace Achieves Strong Category Finish Esau Veliz demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2026 Seattle Marathon's Summer 10K event. Running with the Chasing Miles Run Club, he finished with an elapsed time of 41:15, maintaining a steady pace of 6:39 min/mile. Notably, Esau maintained competitiveness within his M20-29 age division, securing 6th place in the division. His initial split was impressive at 6:10 minutes for the first mile, which set the tone for a consistent overall performance across the 6.2-mile race. Throughout the race, Esau showed consistent pacing, indicating effective energy management and planning. Although his placement fluctuated slightly, ranging from 12th to 15th overall, he maintained a discipline in pacing that suggests room to strategize for even stronger performances in future events. Working on even pacing or a progressive split strategy may further enhance his race results. The experience gained from this race will be invaluable for upcoming competitions.