Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Rachel Lopez #10691 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement Boosts Performance Rachel Lopez from Huntington Beach, CA showed consistent improvement throughout the 2026 Surf City 10 5K race. She began with a pacing time of 12:29 min/mile during the first mile, gradually enhancing to a pace of 12:19 min/mile in the second mile. By the third mile, Rachel reached her fastest pace of 11:54 min/mile, displaying a significant improvement and strategic acceleration. Rachel finished with an overall pacing average of 12:13 min/mile, completing the race in 37:52. Her overall performance ranked her 828th among 2,148 participants, demonstrating her dedication and effort. Among female participants, she placed 411th and was 86th in her division for females aged 30-34. The progressive improvement in her splits is commendable, and focusing on maintaining speed in the final stretch could enhance future outcomes. Keep up the excellent effort, Rachel!