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Date: June 27, 2026 Participant: Geoffrey Njonjo #1451 Race: 2026 Seattle Marathon | Summer Events 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish and Division Victory Geoffrey Njonjo delivered a powerful performance at the 2026 Seattle Marathon's 10K event, securing first place in his M40-49 division. Throughout the race, Geoffrey showcased impressive pacing abilities, maintaining an average pace of 5:28 min/mile. Starting strong with a first mile at 5:16, Geoffrey quickly positioned himself in the top three, displaying consistency and strength especially between miles 3 and 4 where he took the overall lead. Despite a slight slowdown in the final mile with a split time of 6:02, Geoffrey's overall elapsed time was an impressive 33:57, securing him an overall third place and third in the male category among 484 participants. His consistent efforts paid off with a seamless transition through each mile, particularly displaying strategic surges in the third and fifth splits. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace towards the finish could help enhance his performance in future races.