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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kenzie Rice #22737 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Kenzie started the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an initial mile split of 8:38. By mile seven, she had impressively reduced her pace significantly to 7:51. Her strongest mile was the ninth, clocking in at 7:23 and earning her first place in her division for that split, highlighting her capability to excel within her peer group. Over the course, Kenzie maintained a pace range between 7:48 and 8:38 until reaching a total race distance of 26.2 miles. She finished the marathon with an elapsed time of 3:30:30, achieving an overall pace of 8:02 minutes per mile. In her division, she secured the fourth position out of 2517 participants, demonstrating a strong performance among female participants aged 30-34. A consistent reduction in pace during the initial stages suggests room for further strategic planning to conserve energy later on. Great job pacing and finishing strong, leading to a commendable second-place finish in the final mile.