Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Arturo Gomez #34616 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Division Finish Arturo Gomez delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K with a final time of 19:59, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:27 min/mile. He exhibited consistent pacing throughout the race, starting with a 6:21 for the first and second miles, before slightly slowing to a 6:41 in the third. This consistency helped him secure the 5th position in his age division (M45-49), demonstrating solid competitive standing. Despite the slight slowdown in the final mile, Gomezs overall placement was strong, finishing 42nd out of 5020 participants, and 38th among male competitors. His performance in the M45-49 division is particularly noteworthy, indicating he held his own against peers. For future races, continued focus on maintaining the initial pace could serve well to enhance overall performance and potentially improve finishing times.