Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Sarah Stottlemyer #21520 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Impressive Finish Sarah Stottlemyer demonstrated a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Starting with a 9:10 min/mile for the first mile, she settled into a stable rhythm, maintaining an average pace of 8:58 min/mile over the next twenty miles. Notable improvements were seen around mile 14 with an 8:41 min/mile split, indicating increased speed halfway through the race. Furthermore, her performance at mile 25, clocking another 8:41 min/mile, displayed a strong finishing capability that contributed to her overall time of 3:57:02. Sarah showed improvement in pacing by maintaining under 9-minute miles for most of the race, finishing 129th among all female participants. She achieved an impressive 8th place within her F35-39 age division by the final mile, an elevation from prior standings. While the latter miles saw a slight decline in pace, overall consistency and a strong finish underscore her ability to maintain competitive form in this marathon.