Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Caroline McKeen #31418 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistency and Division Triumph Caroline McKeen completed the 2026 Surf City 5K with an official time of 22:38, clocking an average pace of 7:18 min/mile. She excelled in the F15-19 category, securing 1st place. Notably, her splits showed a strong start with a 7:00 min/mile pace for the first mile. Her overall strategy appeared to emphasize maintaining pace, with minor adjustments in her mile times. Caroline's performance showed consistent placement throughout the race, as she progressively improved her standing, finishing 58th overall after the third mile and eventually securing 107th out of 5020 participants. Her initial 17th position among females improved to 10th by the third mile. Continued focus on maintaining a stronger middle section could further enhance her pace consistency. Well done for setting a strong precedent in your division and for consistently improving your position throughout the race.