Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: chris kemp #33805 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent and Dominant Performance in Division Chris Kemp delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K. His final time was 16:05, averaging a pace of 5:11 min/mile over the 3.1-mile course. Notably, Chris secured the top spot in his M35-39 division. His strong performance put him 4th overall out of 5020 participants, marking him as one of the front-runners across all age groups. Analyzing his splits reveals a strategic race execution. Chris started with a 13:31 for the first mile, and significantly improved his pace by mile two, clocking a split time of 1:14. He maintained this rapid pace into miles two and three, with consistent split times, resulting in a final elapsed pace of 5:19 for those segments. Continued focus on consistent pacing at the start can further enhance his results. Excellent job in maintaining top division status.