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PPAC-129 5km Road Race [31 March 2024]

Our third 5km race of 2024 set off for a slightly delayed 6:10 am start in tough conditions  with 44 runners finishing between 19 and 41 minutes. We had a great group of runners with various levels, and experience, showcasing real grit and determination.

The race report and full results are below. See you soon for more fun training sessions and athletics events!

Results
Soboros, Muyngim and Markus were the category leaders this week. Five runners with previously recorded times set personal bests (PB), improving on previous times by margins between 7.5s and 4:59, including two runners hitting sub-30 and sub-40 minutes, respectively, for their first time in a PPAC 5km race 👏.

We're always happy to see new runners try out the road 5km race, and regular runners continue to improve, with consistent finishes and PBs across all levels of performance. Several runners hit club milestones with Soboros clocking up a 20th event, and Davide and Michele both running in their 10th event. Several athletes also took part in their fifth event and we welcomed many PPAC first timers – keep on running!

*Note – runners with an asterisk beside the name, please complete registration to appear in the official results – we request that all runners be registered so we can ensure the integrity and safety of our events.


Full Results (detailed)
Race Replay

Analysis and Consistency
Runners produced five sub-1.00 rated pacing performances – impressive given the warmth, humidity and strong headwind coming upstream the Mekong. A further three scored sub-2.00 ratings in what proved to be a challenging morning for maintaining the pace.

The Pacing Consistency rating is designed to give runners an idea of how well they have balanced their efforts across the whole race. Ratings under 1.00 indicate excellent pacing, and the lower the number, the better, in general, for optimal performance in aerobic running events.


Volunteers & Supporters
A special thanks as always to our volunteer officials and helpers on the morning - Craig, Seavleang, Kimkheang, Sivmuyleng, Jack and Neil with vital pre- and post-race support from Yonas, Michele and Meyjou!

We would like to extend our gratitude to all the runners and supporters who made this running event a success and whose support allows PPAC to continue to organise community athletics activities for all.

Phnom Penh Athletics Club is a community-oriented club with the vision of contributing to the development of grassroots athletics and access to sport for all in Cambodia. We welcome community-minded runners, coaches and parents (including non-runners/sportspeople) to get involved and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to seeing you all next time!

Keep on track of our schedule of 🏃💪⏱ training sessions, 🏁 🏅races and more fun activities 👟🎽 on our Telegram channel!

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Registration forms
  • New runners (adults) register here
  • Under-18s: Provide a completed and signed (by parents/guardians) U18 registration form to phnompenhathletics@gmail.com or hand to us on the day of the event.

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