Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Johann Vela #31435 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Steady Performance with Consistent Progress Johann Vela from Fountain Valley, CA, completed the 2026 Surf City 10 with an overall time of 1:27:43, maintaining an admirable sustained pace throughout the race. Starting strong, his first mile split clocked in at 7:56 min/mile, before he settled into a consistent rhythm. His finishing pace was 8:46 min/mile, demonstrating steady endurance over the course's ten miles. Notably, Johann's performance remained consistent, with split paces varying slightly between 7:56 min/mile and 9:17 min/mile. Johann placed 807th out of 4,391 participants and within his division (M 35-39), he finished 106th. A notable achievement was maintaining a position between 64th and 106th in his division. To continue improving, watch for pacing at mid-race to ensure an even stronger finish. Overall, a great race, Johann, and a credit to the Pickle Pals team!