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Date: July 31, 2026 Participant: Nick Hehemann #4066 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Nick Hehemann from Castle Rock, CO demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2026 Vacation Races Rocky Mountain 5K. With a total elapsed time of 19:26, Nick maintained a strong and consistent pace of 6:16 min/mile. He started off strong with a first-mile split of 5:57, which was his fastest during the race. This aggressive start helped secure his position early on. Although his pace slowed to 6:48 in the second split, Nick effectively regained momentum, closing the final mile with a split of 6:07. He showed excellent progress in overall placement, finishing 5th out of 656 participants and securing top positions in his division. This notable achievement reflects his strong pacing strategy and consistent effort throughout the race. For further improvement, consider focusing on maintaining the initial pace in the later stages of the race. Overall, a successful outing with impressive consistency.