Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Darren Walker #32581 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Performance Secures Top Division Finish Darren Walker delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K, finishing with an impressive time of 18:02. His average pace of 5:49 min/mile highlights his consistent speed across the race. Darren took the lead early in his division, M55-59, maintaining a first-place position throughout. Notably, he climbed the overall ranks with a 15th place finish at the second mile, ultimately placing 19th out of 5020 participants. Darren's splits illustrate a steady effort. He started powerfully with a 5:50 mile, quickened to 5:40 by the second mile, but slightly dropped to 5:59 for the third mile. Overall, his strategy successfully kept him ahead in his division and competitive among his peers. For future races, refining the pace for the final mile could further enhance performance. Continue building on this solid foundation!