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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Natalie James #10826 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progression with Improving Splits Natalie James from Garden Grove, CA, showcased a consistent performance in the 2026 Surf City 10, demonstrating steady improvement with each mile. Her race concluded with a final time of 1:16:23 and an overall average pace of 24:38 min/mile over the 5K distance. Starting with a 28:53 pace for the first mile, Natalie gradually picked up speed, closing the third mile at a pace of 20:28 min/mile. Her progressive pace improvement stands out, especially in a competitive division of 50-54 age group participants. Natalie's overall standing was 1703 among 2148 total participants and 1015 among female competitors. Within her division, she secured the 70th position. Her progress is commendable, as indicated by her division placement improving from 69th in the first mile to 56th after the second mile. These stats reveal targeted pacing strategies and suggest that further focus on maintaining the third-mile momentum could enhance future performances. Excellent teamwork represented by Team RuCu.