Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Luke Calubayan #32451 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10 Miler Distance: 10.0 miles

Strong Finish and Consistent Splits Lead the Way Luke Calubayan from Thousand Oaks, CA, representing Valor Track Club, showcased impressive consistency at the 2026 Surf City 10. Completing the 10-mile race in an elapsed time of 53:43, Luke maintained an average pace of 5:22 min/mile, a testament to his tenacity. He displayed a strong start with a first-mile split of exactly 5:00 min/mile, and impressively gained momentum midway, securing a top placement in his age division early on with a standout third mile at the front. Luke's ability to stay within the top 20 overall during the entire race, ending 18th overall, speaks volumes of his endurance and competitiveness. Holding the first place in his division through 3 miles demonstrates strategic racing. One area to focus on could be maintaining this lead in the later stages. Overall, a commendable performance amongst 4,391 participants, and a solid showing for Luke and Valor Track Club.