Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Naima Luna #33656 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Naima Luna, representing AVRWF, showcased a remarkable progression in the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler, completing the race in 1:32:18. Her strategic pacing allowed her to improve her split times progressively, starting with a 10:23 minute/mile pace for the first mile and finishing strong at an impressive 8:21 minute/mile for the final stretch. This consistent improvement moved her up significantly in the rankings, climbing from 1807th overall at the first mile to 1030th by the race's end. Holding a notable 9:13 minute/mile average pace for the entire race, Naima impressively placed 69th in her division (Female 30-34) and 307th in the gender category. The proficiency displayed in the latter half of the race, particularly with splits under 9 minutes per mile from the 6th mile onward, exhibits her endurance and strategic speed increase, marking her performance as a positive indication of her capabilities and racing strategy. Keep focusing on maintaining this pace progression in future events!