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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kate Baranski #22579 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Finish Secures Top Placement Kate Baranski showcased impressive pacing in the 2026 Surf City Marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:02:37. Her consistent effort earned her 2nd place in both the overall female category and her division, with a finishing pace of 6:58 min/mile. Kate maintained split times generally in the range of 6:50 to 7:02 min/mile for most of the race, demonstrating strong endurance. Notably, she hit her fastest split at mile 18 with a 6:39 min/mile. Throughout the marathon, Kate gained ground steadily. Early on, she held steady positions, but made a notable placement jump during mile 9, where she momentarily moved to 1st place for females. While the later miles showed a slight slowing of pace, which is typical in longer races, her strong performance in the initial stages set her up for a successful finish. With a field of 2,517 participants, her efforts resulted in a commendable achievement overall.