Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Leila Lai #10929 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Performance with an Optimistic Finish Leila Lai from Irvine, CA, showcased her unwavering dedication in the 2026 Surf City 10 5K event. Representing the "EXCEED THE LIMIT Run Club," her final time of 38:12 translated to an impressive overall pace of 12:19 min/mile. Consistently maintaining a steady rhythm, her initial mile was clocked at 12:09, progressing to 12:35 in the second, and finishing the third mile with a quicker 12:16. Noteworthy improvement in her second split highlighted her competitiveness in the F 40-44 division, starting at 44th place and advancing to 37th by the second mile. It's commendable how she maintained her position and completed the course as the 47th in her division out of all 2148 participants. Focusing on the middle mile pace distribution may help her capitalize on positional gains and foster further growth in future races. Keep that momentum going!