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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Rachel Lorson #22562 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Notable Division Placement Rachel Lorson delivered a commendable marathon performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, achieving a final time of 3:13:31. With an average pace of 7:23 min/mile, she demonstrated consistency across the 26.2-mile race. Her most impressive mile was Mile 16, where she clocked a split time of 7:03, showing a strong boost in energy mid-race. Rachel's steady improvement in placing is evident as she moved from 11th to 3rd place in her division in the final mile, ultimately securing the 2nd place in her division F25-29. Rachel should focus on maintaining her pace in the latter miles to prevent slight pace drifts. For instance, Miles 23 to 25 saw minor pace drops to 7:44 and 7:52 min/mile. Consistently pacing from the start to the end could further enhance her race times and divisional rankings. Her overall 6th place finish among females is a commendable achievement in a field of 2,517 participants.