Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Karina Ramirez del Real #22483 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Highlight Performance Karina Ramirez del Real demonstrated impressive pacing in the 2026 Surf City 10. Over the 10K distance, she maintained an average pace of 9:56 min/mile, showcasing her consistency. Starting with a 10:17 min/mile in the first mile, she gradually increased her speed, clocking a faster pace of 9:33 min/mile by the fourth mile. Her strong finish earned her a spot among the top half of the competitors, finishing 42nd in the F 25-29 division out of a pool of 2818 participants. Its worth noting Karina's effective strategy of negative splitting, where every mile was either maintained or improved upon. This strategy helped her move from 730th overall in the first mile to 421st place by the fourth mile, highlighting her strong endurance and ability to accelerate as the race progressed. Keep building on this strong structure, particularly in those middle miles, and continue working on a slightly faster finish. Keep it up!