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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Juan Verduzco #5279 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Second Place Finish in Division Juan Verduzco from Lompoc, CA, delivered a solid performance in the 5K at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, securing 2nd place in the M50-54 division. He completed the race in 26:47, maintaining an overall pace of 8:38 min/mile. Juans performance showcased a consistent start with a 7:52 mile, followed by an 8:27 pace in the second mile. In the final mile, a slowdown to a 9:41 pace was noted, impacting his overall position, finishing 25th out of 352 participants. Despite this, Juan remained strong in his division standings. For future races, staying consistent through the final mile could enhance overall performance. Keep up the training, Juan, your division finish was impressive!