Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Acosta #33314 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Jennifer Acosta's performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K showcased a strong progression throughout the race. Starting with a 9:47 min/mile pace for the first mile, she swiftly increased her pace to 8:20 min/mile in the second. Her consistent pacing continued with a 9:08 min/mile for the third mile, highlighting her steady output. Improving her standing in each mile, she moved from 676th to 323rd place overall. Jennifer's final time of 27:56 resulted in a 9:00 min/mile average pace, demonstrating her ability to maintain endurance. She finished 29th in her F30-34 division and 156th among females. With 5,023 total participants, her finish was in the top 10% of her division, illustrating noteworthy progress throughout the race. A slight dip in the second mile split suggests that fine-tuning her speed endurance could be beneficial, but overall, her performance was commendable.