Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Gabriel Velasco #11751 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing in Top 3 Division Finish Gabriel Velasco delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City 10, showcasing his strong pacing abilities in the 5K event. Starting with a swift first mile at 6:10 per mile pace, he established a solid foundation early on. His second mile split was 6:22, maintaining momentum and securing a second-place division finish during this segment. Gabriel completed his race with a time of 19:58 and an overall placement of 21st out of 2148 participants, with a consistent average pace of 6:26 per mile. Throughout the race, Gabriel demonstrated commendable pacing and resilience. Although there was a slight slowdown in the third mile, he secured a third-place position in the Male 20-24 division consistently across splits one and three. By maintaining a steady effort across all segments, Gabriel finished strong, continued to show competitive promise within his division, and his achievement indicates solid potential for further improvement through targeted interval training.