Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Will Whaley #33940 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Divisional Performance Will Whaley competed in the 2026 Surf City 5K, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. He completed the 3.1-mile course with a total elapsed time of 20:35, achieving an average pace of 6:38 min/mile. Notably, his pacing was quite consistent, with only minor fluctuations across the splits: 6:40, 6:34, and 6:43 minutes per mile. From a field of 5,020 participants, Will finished 49th overall, securing 44th place among males and 7th in his age division (M25-29). A notable aspect of Will's performance is his gain in position during the second mile, jumping from 63rd to 44th overall. To improve further, focusing on maintaining that strong second-mile pace in the third mile could lead to even better placements in future races. Overall, well-executed and disciplined performance.