Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Taeyang Park #21079 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Optimized Mid-Race Surge Taeyang Park completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon in 3:10:17, maintaining a consistent pace throughout the race. His overall pace was 7:15 min/mile, which he achieved by allowing slower miles towards the end. Noteworthy was his mid-race surge between miles 5 and 9, with a notable split of 6:42 min/mile at mile 5. He excelled in the M45-49 division, securing 6th place out of a competitive field with 2517 participants. Toward the latter part of the marathon, Taeyang's pace decelerated slightly, registering his slowest mile at 8:10. This affected his overall time, but he consistently maintained top-10 placement in his division and finished strong. Improving endurance to maintain pace in the final stretch could enhance his future performances. Overall, the consistent pacing and strategic surges highlight Taeyangs strong race execution.