Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Zoe Dethloff #21009 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits with a Strong Finish Zoe maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Early pacing was consistent, with notable splits such as mile 3 at 8:17 min/mile and mile 5 at 8:16 min/mile. Her halfway mark was strong, with splits 10 through 15 each around 8:20 min/mile. Notably, Zoe's fastest mile was the last, clocking in at 7:56 min/mile. This demonstrates her ability to finish strong, an essential skill in endurance running. Overall, Zoe covered the 26.2-mile distance in 3:43:46, with an average pace of 8:32 min/mile. She placed 378th out of 2517 participants, 69th among females, and 18th in her division (F20-24). Focusing on maintaining a slightly faster pace in the mid-section, particularly avoiding the 10:50 min/mile at mile 16, could improve her overall time further. Her performance indicates great potential for future races.