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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Annie Downey #22847 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Strong Performance Over 26 Miles Annie Downey completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a finish time of 3:49:15, achieving an average pace of 8:45 minutes per mile. Starting strong, her pace was steady from the outset, with her first mile at 8:49 minutes. She managed her pace well, with her slowest mile being 9:03 in the 7th mile, and her quickest mile clocking in at 8:24 during the 10th. This consistency highlights her effective pacing strategy and stamina over the marathon distance. Annie placed impressively within her division, securing 25th in the F25-29 group, 94th among all female participants, and 456th overall out of 2,517 total participants. Particularly noteworthy is the strong finish in her final miles, improving her placement and regaining positions, particularly from mile 23 onwards. Continuing to focus on maintaining pace even through slower segments will solidify future performances and potentially enhance her placements further. Fantastic job, Annie!