Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Elijah Zapien #31988 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Solid Finish Elijah Zapien delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K. Starting strong with a first mile pace of 7:33 per mile, he improved his speed significantly, managing to reduce his split times consistently in the subsequent miles. Notably, the second mile was his fastest at 7:16 per mile, demonstrating effective pacing and effort distribution. Overall, Elijah completed the race in 22:47, averaging a solid pace of 7:21 per mile. Among a field of 5,020 participants, he finished 113th overall, 95th in his gender category, and notably ranked 12th in the M35-39 division. Focusing on maintaining his quickened speed from mile two could further enhance his race strategy for future events. Excellent effort, Elijah. Keep building on this momentum!