Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Vance Maragos #30203 Race: 2026 Surf City 5K Distance: 3.1 miles

Consistent Pace, Strong Finish Vance Maragos delivered a commendable performance in the 2026 Surf City 5K. Starting with an impressive 6:01 minute mile split, he secured the 31st position among males and 35th overall. At just 13 years old, Vance maintained a steady pace, showing remarkable consistency. He improved his position to 24th overall and 23rd among males by the second mile with a split pace of 6:11 min/mile. Ultimately, Vance completed the race in 19:03, achieving a 6:08 min/mile average pace. His overall position was 29th out of 5,020 participants, and he earned 2nd place in the MUnder 15 division. Notably, his steady pacing helped him hold on to 2nd place in his category after the second mile. Focusing on pacing slightly faster in the later miles could leverage his strong start into even better results in future races. Great job displaying consistency and strength!