Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Bob Bedner #30066 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Bob Bedner maintained a steady pace throughout the 10 Miler event at the 2026 Surf City 10. His overall elapsed time was 2:45:28, with an average pace of 16:32 min/mile. Notably, his pacing showed resilience, as his fastest splits were mile 9 at 15:37 min/mile and mile 10 at 15:47 min/mile, highlighting a strong finish in the latter part of the race. Among 4391 participants, Bob placed 1762nd in his gender and achieved 11th place in the M 70-74 division. Impressively, he improved his division rank to 7th by mile 8. Despite some fluctuations, Bob's pacing stayed relatively consistent, with most splits around the 16:30 to 16:45 range. His ability to regain a strong pace towards the end is commendable, and a continued focus on consistent training could enhance his performance in subsequent races.