Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Amelia Diaz #41201 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Solid Performance Amelia Diaz maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, finishing the race in 3:56:07 with an average pace of 9:00 min/mile. Her ability to sustain consistent splits from the early miles with an initial mile at 8:59 min/mile, progressing to a 10-mile elapsed time of 1:23:59 while keeping the pace to 8:08 min/mile, highlights her strength and endurance. Amelia showed excellent pacing early on, particularly between miles 2 and 8, where her pace ranged from 8:07 to 8:45 min/mile, holding her position within her division. In her division (F40-44), Amelia placed 11th, reflecting competitive performance. Her peak performance was evident in the middle segment of the race, maintaining a position between 9th and 10th in her category. Towards the end, she exhibited a slight slowdown, finishing the last mile with a pace of 9:46 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining later-mile pacing could enhance future outcomes.