Results/Photos

Date: July 31, 2026 Participant: Matthew Musgrove #4103 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Matthew Musgrove maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, finishing the 5K with an elapsed time of 23:14 and an average pace of 7:29 min/mile. He achieved an impressive 3rd place in the M Masters division. His consistency in positioning, holding 21st overall and 18th among male participants, demonstrates his strong performance against a field of 656 participants. Musgrove's splits reflect his strategic race execution. Notably, his first mile was clocked at 7:08 min/mile, which was his fastest and set a strong foundation for the race. The second mile saw a slight dip to an 8:13 pace, before a quick recovery with a 7:15 pace in the final mile. Focusing on maintaining steady pacing throughout the event helped secure his top-three finish in the division. As a coach, continuing to focus on those mid-race splits could help further enhance future race outcomes.