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Running a fast 5K is a challenge at any age—but doing it at 46, in the heat, and placing 1st out of 81 runners in your age group? That’s exactly what Elizabeth Clor just accomplished with a blazing time of 20:39, averaging 6:30 per mile for 3.17 miles.

Wearing a patriotic stars-and-stripes racing kit and a wide smile of determination, Clor crossed the finish line with the kind of poise and grit that reflects years of disciplined training and unwavering mental strength.

“I never expected to be running this kind of 5K pace at the age of 46,” she shared in a post-race update. “Especially in the heat. I’m feeling thankful that I’m healthy enough to do this!”

Elizabeth is no stranger to distance running. A longtime competitor and blogger, she’s built a reputation not just for speed, but for her candor about the highs and lows of the sport. Her performance here underscores the potential for longevity in running—reminding athletes everywhere that improvement doesn’t have to stop with age.

Age Is Just a Number

Her story is a powerful reminder that age-group runners are redefining what it means to compete. With a sub-21-minute 5K in challenging conditions, Elizabeth has placed herself among the top-performing women in her category nationwide.

Her pacing (6:30/mile) is particularly impressive given the heat—conditions that typically slow down even the fittest of elites.

Red, White, and Run

Donning ChicknLegs shorts and a custom U.S. kit, Clor also embodied the spirit of American amateur running—where pride, passion, and perseverance intersect at the starting line. Her visual energy was matched by her athletic performance, turning heads and inspiring followers across social media.