Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Thu Tran #20248 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Thu Tran showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, maintaining a steady average pace of 9:00 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Her consistent pacing saw her move from an initial split pace of 9:16 min/mile to an impressive 8:36 min/mile by mile 21. Furthermore, her strategic effort in the latter half improved her placements remarkably, culminating in a final rank of 6th in the F50-54 division. Throughout the race, Thu's ability to maintain speed with minimal fluctuations was evident, particularly in splits 20 through 24, where she ran four out of five miles under 9:00 min/mile. The brief slow down at mile 25 with a pace of 10:19 min/mile, followed by a strong recovery in the final mile, exemplifies mental resilience. Focusing on maintaining the momentum in future mile 25 scenarios could enhance overall race performance even further.