Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ella Tetley #22944 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Ella maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, clocking an overall time of 3:22:36. Notably, her splits reflect consistency, particularly in the early and middle stages, with a final average pace of 7:43 min/mile. Her strongest split was at mile 10, at 7:15 min/mile, demonstrating an ability to pace effectively. Moreover, she achieved her highest rank in the overall standings at mile 9, placing 75th, indicating a well-executed strategy in the first half of the race. Ella finished 8th in her F20-24 division and 22nd in the female category, impressive standings in a field of 2,517 participants. Although there was a slight pace increase towards the end, minor adjustments in pacing could refine her performance further, particularly in the latter kilometers where the paces hovered around the 8:00 min/mile mark. This performance sets a solid foundation for future races.