Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ariana Weise #10076 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Ariana Weise demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:56 minutes per mile. Starting strong with a first mile of 7:05, she quickly increased her pace, completing successive miles in the early 7-minute range. Her position improved consistently throughout the race, moving from 313th to an overall placement of 233rd among 12,408 participants. Notably, Ariana showed significant acceleration in the latter half of the race. Her fastest split was recorded between miles 11 and 13, with times of 6:53 and a rapid 6:43 for the 12th mile. This strong finish helped her secure 8th place in her division (F25-29), a commendable achievement. Arianas steady improvement in placement suggests she could benefit from starting a bit more aggressively to maximize her potential throughout the entire race. Her performance was a testament to her endurance and race strategy.