Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Adam Cardwell #32513 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Solid Performance with Consistent Pacing Adam Cardwell completed the 2026 Surf City 5K with a total time of 23:22, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:32 min/mile. He began the race strong, completing the first mile in 7:35, which set a solid foundation for the rest of the event. Notably, his second mile split improved to 7:20, highlighting a well-executed increase in pace, where he moved up 41 overall places and improved his division ranking from 13th to 11th. During the final mile, the pace slightly dropped to 7:42, which is not unusual as fatigue sets in. This resulted in a minor decrease in his overall and division placements, finishing 134th overall and 14th in the M35-39 division out of 5020 participants. Adam should consider maintaining his strong mid-race pace through to the finish for future races to gain an edge in final standings. His consistent pacing remains a strong asset in competitive racing.