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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Anh Pham #21698 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Effort with Room for Late Race Gains Anh Pham maintained a disciplined pace through much of the 2026 Surf City Marathon, showing strong initial splits. Notably, the first 5 miles were clocked with an impressive average of approximately 7:12 min/mile, showcasing consistent pacing skills. Anh held a steady position through these early stages, with sections like mile 5 to mile 10 averaging a pace of around 7:12 min/mile, and achieving a division placement of 9th consistently in several splits. In the latter half, despite a few slower splits, including an 8:40 split at mile 23, Anh effectively managed a final overall time of 3:14:18. While an overall finish in the top 100 (97th out of 2517) is commendable, focusing on maintaining even splits in the latter miles may help improve future performances. Sustaining the pace achieved in the early miles throughout the race could lead to greater overall placement and pacing success.