Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger #9503 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Early Splits Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger delivered an admirable performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Her overall time was 1:37:10, with an average pace of 7:25 min/mile for the 13.1-mile course. Jocelyn placed 5th in her F40-44 division, an impressive feat within a division full of strong competitors. Early in the race, she maintained a steady pace, with her fastest split being at the second mile, clocking in at 7:00 min/mile, indicating a strong start. Throughout the race, Jocelyn consistently ranked within the top 5 of her division, only dropping to 5th place briefly near the end. Notably, she managed to finish among the top positions in her category from the outset, demonstrating her potential for consistent pacing. A slight decrease in split times in the latter part of the race suggests focusing on endurance training to maintain her earlier pace might yield even better results in future races.