Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Russel Mercado #32829 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Russel Mercado delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler. Maintaining an average pace of 8:06 min/mile, Russel demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the race. He kicked off with an 8:22 min/mile for the first mile and gradually increased his pace, finishing his last split at an impressive 7:46 min/mile. His splits illustrate remarkable pacing improvement, moving from 629th place after the first mile to 500th overall by the end. Russel's strategy paid off as he improved his placement against other competitors, particularly in his division, moving to 31st in the M 20-24 category out of a field of 4391 participants. His late-race speed was crucial, as Russel had his fastest mile in the final leg. This demonstrates not only his endurance and strategic pacing but also his ability to push through and finish strong. Keep building on that pacing strategy, as it clearly benefitted your race result!