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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jessica Venishnick #20973 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Propels to Top 3 Division Finish Jessica Venishnick delivered a consistent performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an overall time of 3:22:32, maintaining an average pace of 7:43 min/mile. Jessica demonstrated control over pacing, with splits consistently around the 7:44 min/mile mark. One standout split was the 16th mile, recorded at 7:25 min/mile, showcasing her ability to pick up the pace even as the race progressed. Jessica's persistence paid off as she finished 2nd in her division (F35-39), and 21st among female participants. Notably, she improved her overall standing from 230th at mile 1 to a strong 98th by the finish. Refining the latter part of the race, particularly around miles 24 and 25 where a slight pace drop was observed, could further enhance her future performances. Her ability to maintain pace for the majority of the marathon is commendable, and leveraging this consistency could lead to even more competitive results.