Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kiera O'Brien #22738 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Kiera O'Brien demonstrated impressive consistency in her pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Starting with a 9:26 min/mile pace for the first mile, she gradually quickened her pace, reaching her fastest split of 8:41 min/mile by mile 18. This highlights her ability to conserve energy early and maintain a strong pace towards the latter half of the race. Her overall pace was steady, averaging 9:02 min/mile by the races end. Kiera significantly improved her standings as the race progressed, climbing from 950th at the start to finishing 362nd in the last mile, substantially improving her position among female participants. Finishing with a total time of 3:56:43, her strategic pacing and resilience were evident. For future races, focusing on maintaining even faster splits towards the end could further enhance her performance, considering her impressive capability to push through and finish strong.