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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Morgan Purdy #22300 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Morgan ran the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a commendable performance, clocking a total time of 3:22:05. Her average pace was 7:42 min/mile, which reflects her consistency throughout the distance. Notably, Morgan's pace varied minimally across the splits, showcasing remarkable steadiness. She started with a relatively quick split of 7:41 min/mile for the first mile and maintained a strong pace in the mid-7-minute range for the majority of the race. In the division F20-24, Morgan placed 7th, while securing the 20th position in the women's category overall. Her strongest sections were at miles 6 and 10, with splits of 7:14 and 7:13 min/mile, respectively. An area to focus on could be maintaining her early pace in the closing miles, as she completed the last mile with an 8:19 min/mile split. Overall, Morgan demonstrated a solid and consistent race execution.