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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jesus Pena #31439 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Jesus Pena of La Puente, CA, clocked a final time of 1:16:22 in the 2026 Surf City 10, running a 10-miler at an average pace of 7:38 min/mile. Impressively, his pace showed consistent strength throughout, beginning with a solid 7:45 min/mile in the first mile and improving with a remarkable push, clocking a 7:04 split in the final mile. This demonstrated his capacity to maintain energy and apply a strategic finish. In the male 25-29 division, Jesus placed 57th, with notable performance improvement throughout. He advanced from a division placement of 62nd at mile four to climbing up to a peak 47th position by mile three. His ability to maintain a consistent pace while strategically picking up speed in the latter half showcases effective pacing strategies. This race adds to the accolades of Intuitive SoCal, highlighting his ability to finish strong in a competitive field of 4,391 participants.