Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jocelyn Velazquez #32325 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Impressive Mid-Race Surge Jocelyn Velazquez showcased a strong performance in the 2026 Surf City 5K. Starting with a steady pace of 9:01 min/mile, Jocelyn found her rhythm early, placing 444th overall. A notable highlight of her race was her acceleration during the second mile, where she improved her split pace to an impressive 8:06 min/mile, advancing her overall position significantly to 355th. This surge enabled her to ultimately finish with an overall pace of 8:39 min/mile. While her final split was slightly slower at 8:58 min/mile, she maintained a steady pace throughout. Jocelyn's overall placement was 414th out of 5023 participants, placing 99th among females and 26th in her division. The mid-race acceleration is commendable, suggesting potential for pacing strategies to capitalize on this strength further. Focusing on maintaining speed in the final mile could lead to even better placements in future races.