Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Mason Shrum #31714 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Strong Performance Mason Shrum delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K with a consistent pace throughout the race. Covering the 3.1-mile course with an impressive elapsed time of 17:56 and an average pace of 5:47 min/mile, Mason finished 2nd in the M20-24 division. Maintaining close-knit laps, Mason ran the first two miles at 5:44 min/mile and 5:45 min/mile, respectively. The third mile saw a slight drop to 6:00 min/mile. Mason showed improvement during the race, advancing from 20th to 10th place overall by the end of mile three. His 17th place in the male category among 5020 participants further highlights his efforts. It's worth noting the slight pace drop at the final mile. Focusing on maintaining the pace through the last mile could yield even better results in future races. Overall, this performance suggests a strong foundation and potential for upcoming events.