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Date: July 31, 2026 Participant: Ben Olson #4209 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Ben Olson ran the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K with consistent pacing throughout the race. His splits show a strong start with a 5:27 min/mile for the first mile, before settling into a steady pace of around 5:57-5:58 min/mile for the remainder of the distance. He completed the 5K in 18:30, securing fourth place overall in a field of 656 participants. Ben maintained his position throughout the race, consistently securing fourth place across overall, gender, and division categories. This demonstrates his ability to keep up with the leading pack and shows his competitive edge. As a 43-year-old from Kansas City, MO, his performance highlights his endurance and speed. To enhance future performances, we might consider focusing on slightly improving pace in later splits to maintain or improve the strong starting speed.