Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Mariana Nunez #20485 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Maintaining a Steady Pace with Consistent Effort In the 2026 Surf City 10, Mariana Nunez from San Juan Capistrano delivered a consistent performance across the 10K race, achieving an overall pace of 10:49 min/mile. With an overall time of 1:07:08, Mariana finished in the top third of the total participants, achieving rank 919 out of 2818 competitors. Her steady pacing contributed significantly to the consistency of her race performance, keeping her overall pace under 11:00 min/mile. A closer look at Mariana's splits shows her consistent efforts, with the most stable pacing between miles 3 and 4 at 10:48 min/mile. Despite a slight drop in pace between miles 2 and 3, Mariana effectively regained her momentum. It's worth noting that in the Female 25-29 division, she was consistent in placing within the top third. Going forward, focusing on closing miles and maintaining that initial energy could be advantageous. Her team, "Gym and Tonic," should be proud!