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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jackie Turcu #11121 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Gains Throughout the 5K Jackie Turcu's performance at the 2026 Surf City 10 was commendable, showcasing a consistent improvement in pacing throughout the race. Starting with an 11:41 min/mile pace in the first mile, she strategically reduced her pace over the next two miles. Her efforts yielded split paces of 10:59 min/mile and 10:54 min/mile for miles two and three, respectively. These strategic gains helped her finish the 5K with a strong overall pace of 11:10 min/mile. Her final time was 34:39, and she placed 253rd in her gender and 56th in her division among females aged 30-34. Notably, Jackie moved up in her standings from 541st overall after the first mile to her final position of 594th among 2148 participants. She represented her team, Ainsley's Angels, with determination and consistency. A subtle adjustment could likely optimize Jackie's results even further in future events.