Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Ken Carlson #22415 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort and Notable Mid-Race Gain Ken Carlson from Irvine, CA demonstrated a strong performance in the 2026 Surf City 10, a 10K running event. Clocking an overall time of 1:23:20, Ken maintained a consistent pace, finishing with an overall race pace of 13:26 min/mile. Notably, he gained significant ground during the second mile, improving his place in the division from 44th to 32nd by clocking an impressive split pace of 11:00 min/mile. His strategic pacing in the early stages paid off, climbing through the rankings in the male category, peaking at 457th place. Despite the second half of the race showing a bit of a slowing trend, Ken managed a strong finish, placing 56th in the Mens 50-54 division. Consistency in splits, particularly his impressive second mile, shows potential for even further improvement in future races. His participation as part of the CFLY team adds a commendable team spirit to his individual achievements.