Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jairo Mendoza #20036 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Jairo Mendoza demonstrated consistent progress throughout the 2026 Surf City 10 10K. Most notably, he improved his per-mile pace by over 40 seconds from the first mile to the final miles. Starting with a 9:58 min/mile pace for the first two miles, he sharpened his stride, maintaining sub-9-minute miles for the next four miles. This pacing strategy propelled him from an initial 555th place overall to 382nd by the finish. Maintaining a steady ascent through the ranks, Jairo finished with a commendable 9:14 min/mile average pace and secured 39th place in the M 40-44 division. With 2818 participants, this performance in the race reflects a strong pace strategy. There's an opportunity to focus on sustaining the remarkable middle-mile speed throughout the entire race to reduce overall time even further. Congratulations, Jairo, and a great run with the Running. Besties team!