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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Mira Kaplan #22132 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Progression with a Strong Finish Mira Kaplan demonstrated impressive consistency during the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Her splits reveal a methodical approach, beginning with just under 10 minutes per mile, with gradual time improvements. At the 5-mile mark, she improved her pace to 9:14 min/mile, showing an ability to adjust early in the race. By mile 12, Mira's pace quickened notably with a split time of 8:45, marking a significant improvement in performance. The final stretch highlighted her endurance and strong finish. Notably, in the last mile, Mira recorded her fastest split at 8:01 min/mile, suggesting a powerful finish. Overall, she completed the marathon in 4:01:31 with an average pace of 9:13 min/mile. Furthermore, her placement improved throughout the event, particularly highlighted in her division from 43rd to securing 11th place in the F20-24 category by mile 26. These stats show a commendable progression in her race strategy.