Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Paula Leigh #8736 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Paula Leigh completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon in 1:37:49, with an average pace of 7:28 min/mile. Notably, Paula improved her standings through the race, finishing 467th out of 12,408 participants, and ranked 7th in her division (F20-24). Her performance peaked impressively in the latter half of the race, showcasing greater control over her pace. Paula's splits reveal a strategic and consistent pace with progressive improvements. She started with an 8:03 min/mile for the first mile but subsequently accelerated, consistently clocking splits under 7:36 min/mile from the second mile onward. Her fastest mile was the tenth, where she clocked 7:07, showing her ability to maintain focus and energy for a strong finish. To enhance performance further, focusing on maintaining this increased pace from the start could yield even faster overall times.