Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Gerald Romero #34904 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Strong Finish with Consistent Pacing Gerald Romero displayed a strong performance at the 2026 Surf City 5K, maintaining an impressive and consistent overall pace of 6:29 min/mile, covering the 3.1-mile distance with a final time of 20:08. Notably, his pace varied little over the three miles: 6:28 min/mile for the first mile, a slightly faster 6:26 min/mile for the second, and a minor slow down to 6:32 min/mile for the third mile. His skillful pacing strategy contributed to a consistent placing improvement throughout the race. Gerald started in the 52nd position overall and successfully progressed to the 22nd spot by the end of the third mile, securing 3rd place in the M45-49 division by then. A slight dip to 43rd overall by the finish line shows a solid effort amongst 5020 participants. Continuing to focus on maintaining a strong finish in the final stretch could be beneficial for future races.