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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Croteau #22900 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Strong Finish Elizabeth maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course with an overall time of 3:45:35 and an average pace of 8:36 min/mile. Notably, she finished strong with a final mile split of 7:48, which was a significant improvement over earlier splits. Her performance positioned her 391st out of 2,517 participants, and she ranked 71st among women and 20th in her F25-29 division. Her initial splits were steady, with her best early split at the 3-mile mark recording an 8:08 pace. While she maintained a consistent pace, there was a noticeable decrease during mile 20 with an 11:03 split time. However, she regained momentum, particularly in the final miles, boosting her position overall. Focusing on maintaining evenly paced splits throughout future races could potentially improve her overall timing and division placement.