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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Kirk Lang #5082 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance Shines in Competitive Division Kirk Lang, 47, from Seattle, WA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 5K. Kirk maintained a steady pace with remarkably consistent splits: 6:59 for the first mile and 7:01 for each of the next two miles. This consistency helped him secure the 2nd place in the M40-49 division, beating out numerous competitors in his age group. Overall, Kirk finished 21st out of 458 participants and 17th in his gender category, demonstrating his competitive edge. With an overall time of 21:42 and an average pace of 7:00 min/mile, he set a strong showing against a large field. Maintaining that near-uniform pace is commendable and suggests strong pacing skills. Continued focus on maintaining this consistency could foster future success.