Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kelli Poffenberger #21377 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish in Marathon Throughout the 26.2-mile marathon, Kelli Poffenberger maintained an impressively steady pace, averaging 8:55 minutes per mile. Her overall time of 3:53:58 demonstrates remarkable endurance, with consistent splits, especially during the second half after some early adjustments. Kelli's strategic pacing is evident in her splits, notably hitting under 9-minute miles frequently during the race. Kelli showed progress in her division, F25-29, where she secured the 32nd position out of substantial competition. Notably, she improved her standing in the later stages, moving from 40th to 14th by the end. The consistent pace was also reflected in her placement, reaching 68th in the female category and 335th overall in the final stretch. Evaluating these outcomes, focusing on maintaining strength towards the end could enhance her impressive finish even further. Excellent effort to build upon your intelligent pacing!