Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Chelsie Custard #22367 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Chelsie Custard maintained a steady performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, finishing the 26.2 miles with an overall time of 3:58:51, averaging a pace of 9:06 min/mile. Notably, her position improved significantly throughout the race; she started at 997th overall and finished 604th out of 2517 participants. This consistent progression shows remarkable pacing and strategic racing, particularly highlighted by her split improvements such as a 8:45 min/mile at mile 8 and strong finishes in the latter stages of the marathon. Within her age group, Female 30-34, Chelsie moved up from 33rd at the first mile to an impressive 21st by the end of the event. A constructive area to consider is maintaining her pacing between miles 19 (9:35 min/mile) and 23 (9:53 min/mile) as there was a slight deceleration during these segments. Overall, Chelsie's performance is commendable, reflecting her tenacity and impressive race management.