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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kaelin Daly #22536 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Marathon Kaelin Daly maintained a remarkable pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:52:31 and an average pace of 6:35 min/mile. Starting at a 6:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, Daly settled into a rhythm, consistently maintaining a pace between 6:32 and 6:42 min/mile for most of the race. Notable acceleration occurred at the 5th mile with a 6:20 min/mile split, highlighting considerable potential for speed. Overall, Daly placed 19th out of 2,593 participants, securing the 6th spot in the M30-34 division. A remarkable recovery towards the end was evident, moving from 55th to 11th in gender placement by the conclusion. The final mile required a slight reduction in pace to 6:53, suggesting pacing strategy improvement. Future efforts could benefit from sustaining fast paces, especially in the closing miles. This performance provides a solid foundation for continued advancement.