Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: NGHIEM BUI #11128 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

An Inspiring Start and a Strong Division Finish Nghiem Bui started the 5K race with an impressive 4:57 first mile, leading his division and securing 8th position in his gender group. His early pace of 4:57 min/mile demonstrated exceptional speed and strategic front-loading of effort. As the race progressed, Nghiem maintained his tenacity, finishing with an overall time of 21:55 and an average pace of 7:04 min/mile. Notably, he finished 5th in the M 35-39 division among strong competition in the Surf City 10. His membership in Ainsley's Angels is a testament to his dedication and passion for running. Throughout the race, Nghiem showed resilience, particularly between miles two and three where his splits were steady. Consider working on maintaining initial speed in the later stages to further enhance overall placement.