86-Year-Old Woman Seeks to Maintain Streak of Marathon Race Finishes

Perfect weather, big race crowds shows up for Surf City Marathon

More than 20,000 racers hit the pavement along Pacific Coast Highway for the 30th annual Surf City Marathon, organizers said. Race day Sunday, which included a marathon, half marathon and 5K, is considered a premiere event in the running community, drawing competitors from around the world who relish the scenic ocean views and Southern California’s idyllic weather. This year’s marathon sold out, with participation back to pre-pandemic attendance…

86-Year-Old Woman Seeks to Maintain Streak of Marathon Race Finishes

An 86-year-old retired nurse from Orange will attempt to maintain her streak of finishing a race in every edition of the Surf City USA Marathon when it is held for the 30th time Sunday despite suffering a mild stroke last month. Dorothy Strand is the only runner to start a race each year the event has been held. She ran the 5K in 57:42 last year. Strand became a runner in her late 40s. Her sons were running cross-country at Orange Lutheran High …