Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Scott Tolen #20337 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Surges Scott Tolen completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a total time of 3:26:20, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:52 min/mile. He consistently positioned himself among the top runners, predominantly maintaining 7th place overall and within his gender category. Scott demonstrated strong early momentum with a swift start, as seen with his fastest mile at 6:13 min/mile during mile 10, and he successfully navigated the course with several strategic pace adjustments. Significant variations in pace were observed, with noticeable slowdowns at miles 4 (10:54 min/mile) and 16 (19:46 min/mile), which may indicate potential areas for pacing adjustments. Despite these fluctuations, Scott excelled towards the end, achieving his fastest splits, securing 4th place overall and in his gender several times during the race. This ability to strategically pace could be leveraged further in future races by maintaining consistency during slower segments, providing opportunities for even greater efficiency and performance.