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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Lexi Esser #21427 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strong Finish Lexi Esser, hailing from Orange, CA, showcased a impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, completing the race in 3:33:38 with an average pace of 8:09 min/mile. Lexi began the race with split times ranging from 7:20 to 7:43 min/mile over the first three miles, positioning herself as high as 138th overall and 14th in her gender. Her performance was notably steady, maintaining placements in the top 20 for her gender through the initial miles. Her splits display a consistent decrease in pace between miles 19 and 23, dropping her overall rank. However, a remarkable surge occurred in the final stretch, culminating in a significant recovery in position, climbing to 156th overall and 19th among females in the final mile. Given Lexi's strong finish, consider focusing on pacing strategies for the later miles to sustain earlier momentum. Analyzing pacing consistency could enhance future performances.