Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Mariela Nunez #20484 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Early Splits Mariela Nunez from San Juan Capistrano, CA, showcased impressive determination at the 2026 Surf City 10. Her overall time was 1:15:31 for the 10K, maintaining a steady average pace of 12:10 min/mile. Mariela readily moved up in the standings early on, gaining remarkable ground in the first two miles with split times of 11:35 and 11:13 min/mile. This strong start helped her improve her overall standing substantially from 1217th to 1058th place. Throughout the race, Mariela displayed consistent pacing, particularly notable between miles 4 and 6 with split paces holding steady around 12:15 min/mile. Her endurance in the latter parts of the race allowed her to finish 34th in her division, Female 20-24. Competing as part of the "Gym and Tonic" team, Mariela kept resilient rankings within her age group, consistently finishing close to her division peers. Great work! Keep building on these consistent splits!