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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: London Riddle #22929 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Dominant Division Finish London Riddle impressively maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, achieving an overall time of 3:09:45 for the 26.2-mile race. Notably, her average pace was 7:14 min/mile. Consistency was key, as the progression in lap time segments reveals a remarkable range, with splits mostly hovering around the 7:20 min/mile mark and peaking excellent accelerations in the final miles, such as a strong 6:32 min/mile at mile 22. Capitalizing on a consistent performance and strong finish, Riddle placed 74th overall out of 2,517 participants, demonstrating standout results by securing 5th in gender and excelling in her age group as top in the F20-24 division. Consider maintaining this pacing consistency and leveraging the strategic pushes in the latter parts of the race for future endeavors, and ensure these strengths are further developed for excellent results in upcoming races.