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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Sandra Jara #21874 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Sandra Jara completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a time of 3:41:55, maintaining an average pace of 8:28 min/mile. She showed strong consistency throughout the race with her pace fluctuating only slightly, starting at 8:45 min/mile and finishing with a faster mile at a pace of 8:31 min/mile. Notably, Sandra's split at mile 18 was her fastest at 7:53 min/mile, showcasing a burst of speed in the latter half of the race. Sandra placed 5th in her division (F35-39), out of a total of 2517 participants, securing 62nd in her gender category. Her steady split paces contributed to her strong overall performance. Her ranking improved consistently over the distance, indicating effective race strategy and pacing. Focusing on maintaining this even pacing strategy throughout future races could maximize her performance and push her even higher in the rankings.