Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Julian Kavanagh #31451 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Start and Strong Finish in the M55-59 Category Julian Kavanagh maintained a consistent race strategy at the 2026 Surf City 5K, showcasing his pacing skills across the event's three-mile split. Starting with a 14:27 minute pace for the first mile, he found his stride with a swift adjustment in his second mile to an impressive 8:05 pace. This improved pacing helped secure him the 2nd position in his division (M55-59) for the segment. His pace shift notably dropped to 6:49 by the third mile. Kavanagh completed the race in 21:21, averaging a 6:53 pace overall. His performance placed him in the 3rd position in his division and 57th among all male participants. Despite dropping positions overall by the third mile, his age category ranking remained competitive. For future races, working on sustaining an equally strong pace from start to finish will maximize his performance potential.