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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Karina Gamboa Soto #21404 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Impressive Consistency with Strong Divisional Placement Karina Gamboa Soto completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a time of 3:24:45, maintaining a steady pace of 7:48 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. Notably, her performance placed her 3rd in the F35-39 division out of a total of 2517 participants. Her most consistent pace was maintained throughout the marathon, dipping to a swift 7:35 min/mile in mile 26, contributing to her admirable division placement. Karinas consistency is reflected in her pacing, never deviating much from her average pace. Her split times remained impressively close to her overall pace, with a standout 7:26 min/mile recorded in mile 16. Focusing on maintaining this level of steady pacing will continue to serve her well. Fine-tuning the pacing strategy, particularly around the middle segments where the splits varied slightly, may enhance her performance even further. Overall, Karinas disciplined pacing was commendable in this race.