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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Grace Weigand #22181 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Strides Lead to a Strong Finish Grace Weigand showcased impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, maintaining a steady pace that solidifies her position as a commendable runner. She completed the marathon in 3:37:56, averaging a pace of 8:19 minutes per mile. Notably, she achieved a remarkable split at mile 10 with a swift pace of 7:57, demonstrating a strategic boost in the middle of the race. Grace showed consistent performance by maintaining her position, concluding within the top 15 in her division, specifically placing 12th among 20-24 year-oldsa testament to her pacing discipline. Throughout the marathon, Grace showed consistency by mostly keeping her pace between 8:09 to 8:16 for the majority of the course. However, the final miles witnessed external factors affecting her pace, shown as a slight increase nearing mile 25. For future races, focusing on maintaining that mid-race momentum throughout the final miles could further enhance her overall time.