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Date: July 31, 2026 Participant: Andrew Smithwick #3277 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Dominates the 5K Andrew Smithwick, age 22, from Tulsa, OK, executed an impressive performance at the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain 5K. Covering the 3.1-mile course, his overall time was 15:44, reflecting a remarkable average pace of 5:04 minutes per mile. Notably, he successfully maintained a leading position throughout the race, finishing 1st overall among 656 participants. His split analysis reveals a strong start with a first mile at 4:41, the fastest of his three splits. This was followed by two consistent splits of 5:29 and 5:06. There's a slight deceleration between the first and second miles, but recovery is evident as he resumes the quicker pace in the final mile. For continued improvement, focusing on maintaining consistency through the middle segment may enhance overall time. Keep up the excellent work, Andrew!