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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Zach Eustance #20070 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Effort with Strong Age Group Performance Zach Eustance delivered an impressive marathon performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon. With a steady pace, Zach began the race by clocking consistent splits under 5:40 min/mile in the early stages, even achieving a first-place position in overall standings during miles 3 and 9. Throughout the first half of the race, Zach maintained a strong pace, ranging from 5:27 to 5:39 min/mile, illustrating robust stamina and control. During the latter stages, the pace shifted slightly to the low 6-minute range, ultimately resulting in a solid finish time of 2:33:31 and securing 3rd place overall, both in his gender and within his division. Notably, Zach clinched 1st place in his age group (M30-34). To optimize future performance, consider strategies for maintaining late-race energy levels. Congratulations on an outstanding race and exceptional placement!