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Esther Hanchett places first among women at Blue Whale Run 5K

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Esther Hanchett, a 14-year-old from Verdigris, finished as the top female runner at the Blue Whale Run 5K in Catoosa on June 1. She posted a time of 24 minutes, 29 seconds, placing 28th overall in a field of 505 participants. Hanchett competed against a strong adult field, fending off a late challenge from Muge Park, who finished just 11 seconds behind. The challenging course featured uphill climbs that tested her limits. Hanchett plans to continue her training for upcoming cross-country season and other distance races, including an upcoming half marathon with her mother at Disney World.

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By the Numbers

•Hanchett outruns 296 female competitors to claim the top female spot.
•She finished 28th overall out of 505 runners.
•The challenging course included significant uphill runs.
•Hanchett aims to balance cross-country training with longer races.
•She has completed two half marathons, improving her distance running.

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3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Hanchett, 14, outruns adult field to claim top female honor at Blue Whale Run

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CATOOSA — Many 14-year-olds spend their Saturday mornings sleeping in. Esther Hanchett spent hers outrunning every woman in a field of 505 runners, 296 of them being female. The Verdigris teenager crossed the finish line as the top female finisher at the Blue Whale Run 5K in Catoosa, navigating a challenging course near the newly renovated Blue Whale Park along historic Route 66 to post a time ...
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