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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Madison Lucero #22997 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Define the Race Madison Lucero, 19, from Riverside, CA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an overall elapsed time of 3:27:34, maintaining an average pace of 7:55 min/mile. Notably, she finished first in the FUnder 20 division, a commendable accomplishment given the competition. A review of her splits highlights consistent pacing, with her fastest split at the 25th mile clocking in at 7:29. Throughout the race, Madison's consistent pace resulted in an overall placement of 191st out of 2,517 participants and 29th for women overall. Her performance saw a notable push in the latter half, where she improved her position significantly, moving from 372nd overall at the 6-mile mark to 117th by the end. Focusing on maintaining a strong start similar to her finish could further enhance her marathon results in the future. Excellent effort, Madison!