The race, in three figures
The race, in words
In the Open division at Birmingham 2026, Gavin Gilchrist crossed the line in 1:15:30: 178th of 646 men, faster than 72% of the field.
The burpee broad jumps were the standout, 1:27 quicker than the median and 120th of 646. A harder second half: 3:58 more lost to the middle of the field after halfway than before it.
The field ran 3:44 faster at Birmingham 2026 than at Manchester 2026, a quicker course than most.
Eight blocks
Bar = field beaten · tick = median
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Block 01 8:37Running 1 4:16v median −0:54
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Block 02 7:00Running 2 3:47v median −0:43
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Block 03 7:48Running 3 4:03v median −0:46
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Block 04 8:21Running 4 4:10v median −0:39
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Block 05 8:57Running 5 4:13v median −0:42
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Block 06 6:44Running 6 4:14v median −0:36
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Block 07 9:28Running 7 4:36v median −0:15
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Block 08 12:15Running 8 4:42v median −0:27
Roxzone, per block
Approach · Exit 6:29
Against the middle of your field
Men · n = 645
A pace, not a person: at every mat, the middle of the 645 men who finished.