Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Lauren Deschaines #31201 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Lauren Deschaines delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K. She consistently improved her pace with each mile. Starting with a 9:18 min/mile pace, she picked up speed, reaching 9:06 min/mile in the second mile and concluded the third mile with an 8:55 min/mile pace. This progression highlights an effective pacing strategy. Overall, Lauren achieved a total time of 28:00, maintaining an average pace of 9:02 min/mile. Her overall placement was 549 out of 5023 participants. Among females, she placed 159th, and in her F30-34 division, she secured the 32nd position. Sustaining a consistent pace in the early miles and finishing strong is commendable. Focusing on maintaining or slightly quickening the pace throughout can potentially lead to even faster times in future races.