Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2026 Participant: Lainie Johnson #22516 Race: 2026 Surf City 10 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Age Division Triumph Lainie Johnson from Santa Ana, CA, demonstrated strong consistency in the 2026 Surf City 10, finishing the 10K with an overall time of 1:05:05 and maintaining an impressive average pace of 10:29 min/mile. Lainie's splits reflect this steadiness, with the third mile standing out as the fastest split at 10:28 min/mile. She earned a first-place position in her division (F 65-69) during miles 3 and 4, which was a highlight of her performance. Lainie finished 3rd in her division and 322nd among female participants out of a total of 2818 runners, indicating a consistent and commendable effort throughout the race. Placing 793rd overall, she played a significant role for her team, the South Coast Roadrunners. Lainie's strong focus on pacing clearly paid off, and slight adjustments in the later miles could further enhance future performances. Great job!