Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Carissa Collins #31968 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Performance Carissa Collins showcased an impressive display of consistency and perseverance at the 2026 Surf City 10. She completed the 10-mile course in 1:38:45, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. Her splits were mostly consistent, starting with a 10:09 min/mile pace for the first mile and ending with a strong push in the final miles, improving her pace to 9:52 min/mile. Carissa showed great endurance and strategic pacing by quickening her pace significantly in the final stretch, with an 8:36 min/mile pace for the last mile. She placed 484th among 2,459 female participants and secured the 116th spot in her division (F 30-34), out of 270, representing Dana Point and her team, San Clemente Run Club, with pride. Notably, her pace peaked between miles 8 and 10, marked by a sharp increase in speed, highlighting her ability to finish the race with confidence and vigor.