Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Riley Duffy #20941 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Paced Surge to Divisional Victory Riley maintained a commendable average pace, completing the marathon in 3:28:28 with a pace of 7:57 min/mile. Her performance was highlighted by a significant push in the middle sections, clocking a swift 7:23 pace at mile 10. She consistently improved her divisional ranking, securing a top finish with the 1st position in her F30-34 division multiple times throughout the race. Notably, her improvement in standings was evident from mile 3 onward, where she ascended from 322nd to 125th overall. While Riley experienced some pacing challenges in the latter sections, notably in miles 19-26, her early lead and divisional dominance demonstrate her capacity to sustain an aggressive race strategy. Focusing on maintaining pace consistency to counter time loss in the later miles could further enhance performance. Finishing 14th among females overall showcases her potential, and the data reflects her capability to improve with refined endurance strategies.