Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Candice Choi #22795 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Candice Choi demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Her overall pace was 9:06 minutes per mile, finishing with a time of 3:58:35. In a field of 2,517 participants, she achieved a commendable overall placement of 598. Notably, within her division of F35-39, Candice secured 15th place, showcasing her competitive spirit within her age group. Candice started strong, maintaining a steady pace between 8:54 and 8:57 per mile through the first half of the race. Around mile 16, her pace dropped slightly to 10:05 min/mile, but she quickly regained momentum. Notably, she had a significant improvement in her placement towards the end, moving up from 583rd overall to 383rd in the final mile. This finishing push reflects her determination and ability to conserve energy for a strong conclusion to the race. Focusing on maintaining pace in the latter stages could help further enhance her performance in future races.