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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Micah Ralston #21381 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Finish Micah Ralston had an impressive showing at the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an overall completion time of 3:26:25 for the 26.2-mile course. She maintained a consistent average pace of 7:52 minutes per mile, placing 177th overall out of 2517 participants. Notably, she secured 9th place in the F25-29 division, demonstrating her strong standing among peers in her age group. Throughout the race, Micah paced steadily with several splits in the low 7:40s per mile, including a remarkable 7:18 split at mile 10, showcasing her ability to speed up when needed. Consistency became slightly challenging in the last few miles with paces edging into the high 8:00s. A focus on maintaining steadiness through the last section could help improve future race outcomes. Nonetheless, her performance highlighted her endurance and competitive edge. Great job, Micah! Keep building on these gains.