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Date: April 11, 2026 Participant: James Messina #3058 Race: 2026 Runtastic 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Delivers Division Victory James Messina demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 5K at the 2026 Runtastic Marathon. Starting strong, James completed the first mile in 6:57, securing 8th place overall. He maintained a commendable pace throughout the race, with splits of 7:25 and 7:24 for the subsequent miles. This consistency led to an overall finish time of 22:25 and an average pace of 7:13 min/mile, culminating in a 10th place overall and 8th within his gender. Competing in the M11-14 division, James excelled, securing 1st place in his division. Among 202 participants, his performance highlights the strength of pacing in achieving a top finish. While his pace decreased slightly after the first mile, James successfully held his ground within the top 10 overall. Focusing on maintaining an even pace earlier could enhance his competitive edge in future races.