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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Austin Hargrove #10148 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progression Leads to Strong Finish Austin Hargrove from Fountain Valley, CA, represented VORRA MEDIA with a solid performance during the 2026 Surf City 10. Displaying consistent pacing, Austin completed the 5K in an overall time of 37:11, achieving an average pace of 11:59 min/mile. His ability to manage pace effectively was highlighted by a satisfying negative split in the third mile, clocking in at 11:27 min/mile, which was his fastest portion of the race. In the Men's 40-44 division, Austin secured his place as 39th. He showed resilience by improving his position in the second split from 373rd to 337th among male participants, showcasing strategic pacing. With a total of 2148 runners, to place 400th in the male category is commendable. For future races, consider targeting that last mile improvement to maintain momentum and capitalize on that faster split. Overall, a commendable effort by Austin!