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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jimena De Leon #11320 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Shines in 5K Race Performance Jimena De Leon of Ontario, CA participated in the 2026 Surf City 10, showcasing consistent pacing and determination across the 5K distance. Beginning strong with an initial mile at 11:36, she maintained her rhythm, finishing with an overall time of 38:48 and an average pace of 12:31 min/mile. Throughout the race, Jimena demonstrated her ability to adjust her pace slightly, as seen in her mile splits of 11:36, 13:04, and 12:50. Impressively, she improved her placements throughout, starting at 749 and gaining positions to finish 902nd out of 2,148 entrants. Her performance in the F 35-39 division placed her at 81st. Competing with the Ninth Avenue Foods team, Jimena exemplified steady progress, indicating potential areas to explore pacing strategies for future races.