Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Katya Morrell #4390 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Katya Morrell completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with a consistent pacing strategy, finishing in 1:37:50. Her average pace was a steady 7:28 min/mile. Over the course of the race, she maintained a strong position, placing 10th in her division (F35-39) and 71st among women, out of 12,408 participants overall. This shows a commendable performance in a large competitive field. Throughout the race, Katya managed to keep her split times closely aligned. One remarkable moment was between miles 5 and 6, where she clocked her fastest splits with a 7:22 min/mile pace. Although there was a slight dip in speed during mile 8 with a 10:30 pace, she quickly rebounded, finishing the race strong in 7:20 for the final mile. Focusing on maintaining even splits throughout will help in future races. Well done, Katya!