Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Maki Karasawa #21411 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Performance in the 10K Division Maki Karasawa delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City 10, finishing with a time of 50:46. The runner from Mission Viejo, CA, maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, averaging 8:11 minutes per mile. She secured 2nd place in the F 50-54 division, highlighting her strong competitive spirit and consistency across the 6.2-mile distance. Notably, Maki exhibited excellent endurance and finishing strength, improving her split times from 8:25 down to 7:50 by the sixth mile. This boosted her overall standing, reaching 181st in the general placement and 42nd in the female category out of 2818 total participants. Representing the *Beach Cities Road Runners, Maki showcased exceptional pacing strategy and resilience, underscoring her place as a formidable competitor in her division. Sustaining an encouraging pace and placement in such a large field is commendable. Keep up this positive momentum!