Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Jamil Kassam #31301 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Finish Jamil Kassam, representing Team MTS, completed the 2026 Surf City 10 with a total time of 1:43:38. He maintained a remarkably steady pace throughout the race, with an overall average of 10:21 min/mile over 10 miles. Notably, Jamil's pacing in the final mile was his fastest at 9:51 min/mile, showing a strong finish. During the race, Jamil's performance was especially stable between miles 4 and 9, where he consistently clocked sub-10:30 splits. His rankings fluctuated but had notable improvements, such as his leap from 1470th overall after the third mile to finishing in 1721st. Jamil's effort earned him the 182nd position in the M 25-29 division, out of 4391 participants. Keeping up the consistency in the middle section while pushing for a strong finish worked well, hinting at endurance and pacing strategy as key strengths.