Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jayden Tom #30507 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Start with Consistent Pace Jayden maintained an engaging pace throughout the "2026 Surf City 5K," completing the race with an average pace of 7:08 min/mile. His performance was particularly notable in his division, placing 6th in the M20-24 category. He started with a solid first mile pace of 6:45, establishing a strong foundation for the remainder of his run. Although there was a gradual deceleration in subsequent miles to 7:13 and then 7:30, his consistent pacing strategy paid off. A noteworthy aspect of Jayden's race was his ability to stay competitive within his division and gender categories, placing 77th among male participants. For future races, maintaining the momentum of the initial split across all miles could enhance overall performance. Consider incorporating interval training to improve endurance and to help maintain a stronger pace through the latter miles. Overall, a commendable performance in a field of over 5000 participants.