Great Bay 5K

 Great Bay 5K 2023 Race Results

This is a fast 5K course in Stratham, NH. A course record on the men's side was set today with a 14:30 (Gun Time) 14:28 (Chip Time) for this 25th Anniversary of the race. 43 year old CMS teammate reached the line with a 15:33 chip time. Warm October temperatures in the 60's under partly cloudy skies set the picture. I got a 2 mile warm up before getting to the start line. About 800 were registered per race director, Bob Kennedy. I got out to a 7:08 first mile. I was hoping to be under seven minute pace. With the next mile slowing to a 7:16, I knew a sub 7 paced day was out of the question. The last mile provided another 7:16 and came to the finish line with a chip time of 22:22 (22:26 gun time). 89th place. 7:12 pace overall, 6th in the age group. I ran 20:01 last year with better fitness overall. Still, was nice to get out and race this one.