Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: James Tompkins #11762 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Performance and Strong Finish From James James Tompkins showed excellent pacing throughout his race at the 2026 Surf City 10, finishing the 5K with a time of 37:21 and an overall average pace of 12:02 min/mile. Interestingly, despite a slight deceleration in the second mile with a split pace of 13:02 min/mile, James rebounded impressively in the third mile, bringing his split pace down to 10:34 min/mile, which was his fastest pacing. This strong finish helped him secure 54th place in his division and 405th among males out of 2,148 participants. As part of the "EXCEED THE LIMIT Run Club," James represented well with a final placing of 789th overall. His performance data highlights a strong strategic finish, indicating room for even greater consistency and optimization of speed at the start of the race. Overall, solid execution in tackling the course, especially given the competition, sets a positive trend for future races.