Data from a five-kilometer footrace often designated with “freedom” in its title provide a record of individual and overall performance. These records typically include finishing times, placement within specific categories (such as age groups or gender), and potentially other metrics like pace. An example would be a publicly accessible list showing each participant’s name, bib number, and finishing time, ranked from fastest to slowest.
Competitive running events generate valuable information for runners seeking to track progress, compare themselves to others, and qualify for larger races. Published outcomes offer a quantifiable measure of achievement, motivating participants to improve and contributing to the overall culture of the sport. Furthermore, historical data can reveal trends in participation and performance within a specific community or across the running community at large. This information can be of interest to race organizers, sponsors, and researchers studying athletic performance or community health.
