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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: John Donaghy #5056 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Maintained Steady Performance with a Strong Division Finish John Donaghy delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K. Starting with a solid pace of 6:20 min/mile in the first mile, he managed to maintain a steady tempo throughout, finishing with an overall elapsed pace of 6:27 min/mile. His final time was 20:00 for the 3.1-mile race, which is commendable. In terms of placement, John's performance stood out in the M50-59 division, securing 2nd place. Throughout the race, John experienced minor variations in place, reflecting consistent effort and pacing. Importantly, his ability to keep a steady pace across splits, with a slight decrease from 6:20 to 6:35, indicates a strong endurance capability. To further enhance performance, focusing on maintaining initial mile splits closer to that initial 6:20 min/mile as fatigue sets in might yield even better results.