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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Parker Tow #5282 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Standout Start Parker Tow, a 14-year-old from Solvang, CA, delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half 5K. He completed the race with a total time of 23:57, maintaining an average pace of 7:43 minutes per mile. Among 352 participants, his overall placement was 9th, and he secured the 7th spot among male competitors, showcasing his competitive edge in the race. Notably, Parker earned a commendable 2nd place in the Male Under 15 division, demonstrating his potential against his peers. Parker's race featured a strong start, completing the first mile in just 7:00 minutes, which positioned him 3rd overall. His split times remained consistently close with a slight decline in pace during the second mile at 8:23, indicating an opportunity to work on maintaining initial momentum through all the splits. Keeping focus on sustaining his early speed could further enhance his future race outcomes.