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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Grace Morison #22438 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Grace Morison maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a final time of 3:30:11, corresponding to an 8:01 min/mile average pace. Starting off strong, Grace completed her first mile in 8:01 and consistently kept her splits near this pace for the entire race. Noteworthy is her ability to finish strong, with a split of 7:54 in her final mile, matching her split at mile 23. This shows endurance and underlying potential for even faster finishes. Her effort placed her 10th in the F20-24 division, a reflection of consistent pacing and focus. Though her overall and gender placements experienced some fluctuations, Grace's final push moved her up the ranks. Analyzing her pacing, refining transitions between miles, particularly mid-race, could enhance future performances. Overall, her consistent mile times and focused ending sprint are commendable achievements in a competitive field.