Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Varela #34087 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Consistent Pace and Strategic Positioning Benjamin Varela maintained a strong pace throughout the 2026 Surf City 10 Miler, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:20:22 and an average pace of 8:02 min/mile. Beginning with a solid first-mile pace of 7:35, his efforts were evident in maintaining a sub-8-minute average pace through the race. Noteworthy was the consistency Benjamin showcased, as his split paces remained within the 7:35 to 8:18 min/mile range, which demonstrates a disciplined and strategic approach in his pacing. In terms of placement, Benjamin held steady in the middle pack, finishing 28th in his division, M 45-49, among 28 participants with a total of 4391 participants in the event. His rank fluctuated across splits but showed remarkable stability, consistently keeping him around the mid-range for his gender and division. Benjamin's performance is commendable, and further refinement of pacing strategies could improve those crucial last miles. Keep up the great work!