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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Derek Maziarczyk #21120 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Derek Maziarczyk displayed commendable consistency in his marathon effort during the 2026 Surf City race. Early on, Derek maintained a strong pace, clocking splits in the 6:54-6:58 min/mile range up through mile 10. Notably, by the third mile, he improved his positioning, moving up from 96th to 69th overall. His steady pace through the middle miles, particularly between miles 5 and 7, allowed him to hold a relatively strong place in his division. Looking towards later stages, Derek faced increased difficulty in pacing. From mile 18 onwards, his split times began to increase, ultimately reaching a 9:00 min/mile by mile 26. This shift was reflected in his final overall rank of 170th out of 2517 participants. Focusing on maintaining pacing strategy during the final miles and managing fatigue could help Derek improve if attempting a similar effort again. Overall, he demonstrated a considerable effort in his age division, finishing 31st.