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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Nick Reimers #20445 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Lead to Strong Finish Nick Reimers demonstrated impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. His performance in the M30-34 division was notable, where he secured the 7th position. His splits were predominantly in the 6:30 to 6:39 min/mile range, showing consistent pacing across most of the course. Particularly commendable was his split at the 9th mile, where he accelerated to a 6:24 min/mile pace, securing 1st place in his division for that segment. He maintained a steady overall pace of 6:39 min/mile, with an official finishing time of 2:54:22. Reimers managed to conserve strength for a strong push towards the end, finishing 11th in his gender in the final mile. While his pace slightly dropped in the later portions (7:02 and 6:51 min/mile), the overall consistency in his pace throughout the race contributed to an admirable overall placement of 22nd out of 2,517 participants. Concentrating on maintaining splits closer to his early race pace could improve overall performance.