Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Joey Aldea #34295 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Splits Result in Solid Mid-Race Progress Joey Aldea maintained a controlled pace throughout the 2026 Surf City 5K, showing an impressive second-mile improvement. His initial mile split was 7:13, placing him 104th overall. In the second mile, Joey increased his pace to 6:53, advancing to 85th place overall, 72nd in his gender category, and 12th in his division. This strategic surge is a highlight, displaying his capability to adapt and optimize performance mid-race. In the third mile, Joey's pace slowed to 7:48, yet he still secured 60th place overall for that split, with a notable advancement in the M25-29 division to 6th place. Finishing the race with an overall time of 22:38 and an average pace of 7:18 min/mile, Joey completed the event in 105th place out of 5,020 participants. Continuous focus on maintaining the post-surge pace can contribute positively to enhancing overall race outcomes in the future.