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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Chris Potter #5041 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement with a Strong Finish Chris Potter from Santa Monica, CA ran an impressive 5K at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, completing the race in 26:02 with an average pace of 8:23 min/mile. He finished 20th overall out of 352 participants and was 15th among the male competitors. In the M30-34 division, he successfully secured the 6th spot. His performance showed a consistent improvement, especially noticeable in the final split. Chris started off with a solid first mile clocking in at 8:40 min/mile. Through the second mile, his pace slowed slightly, but he maintained his position. Notably, Chris quickened his pace significantly during the third mile, achieving a split time of 7:46 min/mile, which helped him climb the rankings. Future efforts could focus on sustaining a similar quick pace throughout the race like in his last split to enhance overall performance.