Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Kelly Smith #31549 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Strong Start and Impressive Division Showing Kelly Smith from San Diego kicked off the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler with an incredible first mile time of 4:26, which positioned her 4th among females and 1st in the F 40-44 division. Her early dominance set the tone, maintaining the division lead for several miles. After passing halfway, around the 4-mile mark, she experienced a slight drop to 2nd in her division, showing a slight variation but still impressively competitive. Throughout the race, Kelly demonstrated consistent effort and strong pacing. Despite some place shifts, she finished in 6th place for the F 40-44 division with a final time of 1:14:21, averaging a pace of 7:26 min/mile. Her performance placed her 282nd overall out of 4391 participants and 48th in gender, showcasing significant endurance and perseverance. Given her strong start, focusing on sustaining split pace in future races could offer exciting results. Well done, Kelly!