Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Dana Gilchrist #4501 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Early Splits Dana Gilchrist showed a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair race. Starting strong, Dana achieved her fastest mile in 10:39, placing 13th in her gender category. She maintained a similar pace for the first three miles before her pace gradually slowed after the fourth mile. The first half demonstrated consistent control with a notable fourth-mile split of 12:52, showing a slight slowing that foreshadowed upcoming miles. From the fifth mile onward, Dana demonstrated perseverance, keeping within a tight placement range. Noteworthy is her split at mile 5, with an improvement in overall placing to 14th, showing her resilience in maintaining competitiveness. Her overall time was 2:48:53, with an average pace of 12:53 minutes per mile. Suggestions for future races include pacing strategy adjustments to manage fatigue, particularly in the latter half, to maintain her earlier position gains. Excellent consistency demonstrated, Dana!