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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: morgan Lopez #11127 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Breakthrough Performance Morgan Lopez, from Rancho Cucamonga, CA, made an impressive showing at the 2026 Surf City 10 5K event. Her overall finish time was 22:56, translating to a solid pace of 7:24 min/mile. Notably, she achieved 1st place in her division, Female 14 & Under, and secured a spot as the 10th Female overall out of 2148 participants. Morgan's splits especially highlighted her potential: starting conservatively at 9:27 for the first mile, she significantly improved to 5:42 by the third mile. This remarkable negative split demonstrates exceptional pacing strategy. The progression from 71st to maintaining 10th in her gender category shows effective use of energy throughout the race. Continue refining that mid-race acceleration, as it clearly demonstrated strength and endurance. Morgan's performance for Ainsley's Angels was noteworthy both for its demonstration of skill and the promise of even greater achievements in the future. Keep up the fantastic work!