Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Ejonica Castaneda #20035 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Progress with Strong Finish in the Surf City 10 Ejonica Castaneda demonstrated remarkable consistency and strategic pacing at the 2026 Surf City 10, showcasing her steady performance across the 10K event. She maintained a balanced pace around 13:12 min/mile for the initial stretches, displaying discipline and control. Her ability to hold this pace through the first half positioned her well in her division, continuously improving her placement. Interesting to note, Ejonica showed a commendable negative split, with her fastest mile coming in at 12:41 min/mile between miles 5 and 6. This illustrates an impressive strategy in conserving energy for a strong finish. By the end of the race, her overall time of 1:20:43 and an average pace of 13:01 min/mile saw her finish 121st in her division, an improvement over her initial placements. Her focus and steady acceleration are elements to build on for future races. Keep up the great work!