Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kelly Lopez #31692 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Finish Kelly Lopez exhibited a consistent pace during the 2026 Surf City 5K, starting strong with an 8:59 min/mile pace in the first mile. Her strategic pacing improved slightly in the second mile, clocking an 8:56 min/mile, a commendable gain. The third mile presented a slight slow down to a 9:37 min/mile pace. Despite this, her overall effort was steady, resulting in a finish time of 28:15. With an average pace of 9:06 min/mile, she maintained control throughout her race. Notably, Kelly improved her placement with each split, transitioning from 515th overall in the first mile to an impressive 340th by the third mile. Within her division [F20-24], she achieved 15th place in mile one, and finished 18th overall, suggesting a strong group performance. A bit more focus on maintaining or improving pace in the latter part of the race might yield even better results in future events.