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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Ranches #10579 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Shines Through Benjamin Ranches performed admirably at the 2026 Surf City 10's 5K event, showing consistent improvement throughout the race. Starting with a pace of 12:40 min/mile for the first mile, Benjamin picked up speed, completing the second mile at a 12:24 min/mile pace. By the third mile, his pace improved further to 12:20 min/mile, ultimately maintaining an average pace of 12:27 min/mile across the full 3.1 miles. This steady improvement is encouraging and a strong indicator of Benjamin's ability to pace himself effectively. Finishing with an elapsed time of 38:36, Benjamin ranked 440th in the Male category and 58th in his division (M 35-39), among a total of 2,148 participants. As a member of Plaza Fam, Benjamins performance was a commendable contribution to the team's representation. Continuing to focus on gradual pace increases will likely yield further impressive results in future races. Benjamin's efforts and consistency deserve a round of applause!