Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Stephanie Mersey #30291 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Division Finish Stephanie Mersey showcased a solid performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K. She maintained a steady pace averaging 8:41 min/mile. Her splits reflect a consistent start with an opening mile of 8:27, slightly tapering in the second mile at 8:33, and completing the third mile with a pace of 9:16. Most notably, Stephanie improved her position from 350th to 242nd overall during the course of the race. Not only did Stephanie place 9th in the F20-24 division, but she also impressively moved up positions across the various checkpoints. In the division, she showed improvement by moving from 9th to 6th place by mile 3. Overall, Stephanie secured the 102nd place among all female participants. Continue to focus on maintaining that strong and consistent pace throughout the race, as it proved advantageous in climbing rankings in the latter part. Consider longer steady runs for future enhancements in endurance.