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Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jamie Dietz #11309 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistency Shines in Pace and Division Placement Jamie Dietz of South Coast Roadrunners showcased remarkable consistency at the 2026 Surf City 10 5K event. Her overall time of 25:34 maintained an even pace of 8:14 min/mile across the entire race. Each mile reflected slight adjustments: starting strong with an 8:07 min/mile, shifting to 8:21 min/mile, and maintaining a steady finish at an 8:17 min/mile pace. Impressively, she held a top position within her division, securing first place in two of the split times. Remarkably, Jamie achieved fourth place in the Female 25-29 division, demonstrating her competitive edge among peers. Not just division success, but consistent pacing was key to her performance, enabling her to remain in the top 30 among females in a field of 2,148 participants. This race can serve as a strong foundation for future races, particularly with such controlled split variance. Focusing on finish speed could enhance her already strong showing.