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