Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Alyssa Allen #32510 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge Leads to High Division Finish Alyssa Allen demonstrated a strong performance in the 2026 Surf City 5K. Over the course of 3.1 miles, she maintained a consistent average pace of 7:20 min/mile, completing the race in 22:46. Notably, she achieved a 5th place finish in her division, F25-29, out of the total participants. Her competitive spirit was most evident in the second mile, where she accelerated to a 6:57 min/mile pace, moving up in the rankings. The race saw Alyssa's strategic running as she managed a significant mid-race improvement. She advanced from 20th to 15th place in her gender category within the first two miles. Although she started strong, finishing the first mile in 7:30, her split in the third mile slightly declined to 7:39. Future efforts could benefit from maintaining that mid-race momentum through to the finish. Her performance in such a large field is commendable.