Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Alejandro Pelayo #31156 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Steady Progress with Strong Finish in the Last Miles! Alejandro Pelayo showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City 10, completing the 10-miler in 1:34:05 with an average pace of 9:24 minutes per mile. Starting with a consistent first five miles, Alejandro maintained a steady pace, ranging from 9:00 to 9:38 minutes per mile. Notably, his strongest segment was mile 9 where he achieved a split pace of 8:51. This late-race surge also led to his best placements of the race, taking 39th in his division. Representing the Whittier Pacers and hailing from Santa Fe Springs, CA, Alejandro finished 1137th overall and 789th among males out of a total of 4391 participants. In his division (M 50-54), he ranked 45th. Keeping his performance metrics in mind, focusing on maintaining pace consistency throughout the duration can help in future events, particularly in the middle miles. Great job Alejandro!