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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Meagan Kihn #5146 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance in 5K Race Meagan Kihn demonstrated remarkable consistency and improvement throughout her 5K race at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half. Starting with a split pace of 9:02 min/mile, she gained momentum and improved her pace with each successive mile. By the third mile, she achieved a split time of 7:46 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. Her final time of 26:12 placed her 21st overall out of 352 participants, a commendable achievement. Notably, she secured the 1st place in her F40-44 division and was the 6th female overall. Maintaining a consistent strategy yielded exceptional results, with her average pace clocking in at 8:27 min/mile for the entire distance. To further enhance performance, a focus on pacing in the initial mile could build an even stronger foundation for future races.