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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Carolina Makowski #21409 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Early Pace with a Challenging Finish Carolina Makowski displayed consistency early in the 2026 Surf City Marathon, with an impressive average pace of 7:50 min/mile through the initial 12 miles. Her strongest performance emerged at mile 5 with a split time of 7:40. Notably, she held a steady position in her division, securing the 4th place until the 6th mile. Early pacing kept her within the top 10 for most of the first half, highlighting strong initial endurance and competitiveness. In the latter portion, her pace shifted to 8:24 min/mile for the entire distance, culminating in a 3:40:20 finish. Mile 19 marked a significant change with an 8:39 pace, leading to an increase in split times, including a specific moment of slowdown at mile 23 with a 14:43 split time. While she faced some challenges in maintaining her earlier pace, Carolina demonstrated resilience and steady completion while still managing to complete the race in the top 25% of overall participants. Focusing on late-stage endurance might prove beneficial in future events.