Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kayla Rashti #6049 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Surge in Middle Splits Kayla Rashti displayed a notable progression during the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:41:27, maintaining a steady average pace of 7:44 min/mile. Notably, her most significant surge occurred between miles 2 and 4, where her speed increased, dropping her pace to an impressive 7:31 min/mile by the third mile. Her time of 23:49 for the first 3 miles helped her achieve a commendable third place in her division at this point. For the remaining miles, Kayla fluctuated slightly but adeptly maintained her pace below the 8-minute mark, only stepping above it during the 11th mile. Despite a minor slowdown during this segment, she concluded the race maintaining a strong division standing of 12th place. An area for consideration might include focusing on sustaining her momentum and speed in the latter part of the race to capitalize on her initial strong performance. Keep up the great work, Kayla!