Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Grace Halcomb #21074 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace, Strong Finish Grace Halcomb showcased a consistent pace at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 9:16 min/mile. She completed the marathon with a total time of 4:03:03, covering 26.2 miles. Notably, her performance saw stronger early splits, where she dipped under 9:00 min/mile in several miles, particularly between miles 2 through 6, indicating a strong start. In the latter stages, Grace experienced a gradual slowdown, with her pace rising above 10:00 min/mile as she approached the finish. Yet, her ability to manage her race effectively allowed her to place 153rd in the female category and 29th in her division, F20-24. Focusing on maintaining her pace consistency in the middle miles might help her further enhance her overall performance in future races. Overall, great effort and determination throughout the race.