Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Stoiber #22138 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Progressive Performance Across Marathon Splits Elizabeth Stoiber demonstrated a steady performance in the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a final time of 3:39:34. Notably, her average pace throughout the 26.2-mile race was 8:22 min/mile. Starting with an 8:40 min/mile pace, Elizabeth strategically improved each mile, culminating in a brisk 7:31 min/mile by mile 26. Her progressive pacing strategy helped her ascend from her initial placement of 554th overall at the first mile marker, ultimately securing 333rd place overall by the race's end. In her division, F20-24, she secured 13th place out of a strong field of 2517 participants. Constructively, the key takeaway is Elizabeth's consistent improvement in split times, particularly during the latter part of the race. This ability to maintain and gradually increase her pace is commendable. For future races, maintaining this focus on increasing splits could further enhance her finish times and rankings. Keep up the excellent work and continue refining that finishing strength!