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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Cat Rivers #11304 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Remarkable Divisional Position Cat Rivers, hailing from Tustin, CA, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 Surf City 10 5K, securing 2nd place in their gender and division, achieving a final time of 39:31. Notably, Cat maintained an improving pace, starting with a 13:51 min/mile, then moving to 13:25 min/mile, and finishing with 11:39 min/mile in the last split. Cat showed resilience throughout the race, climbing from 1005th to 821st in overall placement by the second mile. They closed strong, moving to 944th overall by the end of the race, representing Fantastic Fam with pride. Their pacing strategy continues to be a highlight, with a notable sub-minute improvement from mile one to mile three. For future races, maintaining this consistency while making slight adjustments earlier in the race could serve to enhance overall performance. Keep up the great work, Cat!