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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Koc #30812 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Acceleration Jonathan Koc achieved a final time of 21:55 in the 2026 Surf City 5K, maintaining a strong average pace of 7:04 min/mile. One area of standout performance is his impressive acceleration during the second mile, clocking in at 6:44 min/mile. He gained significant ground during this segment, improving his overall position from 106th to 78th. Throughout the race, Jonathan demonstrated a consistent pace with slight variations, beginning with a 7:12 min/mile in the first mile and achieving his fastest split in the second. His placement within his age division, M35-39, reflects a solid performance, moving up two positions from 10th to 8th during the second mile. Finishing 9th in his division among a large field of 5020 total participants is commendable. For future races, maintaining the second-mile pace across all splits could result in even further advancements in rank.