Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Arda Caliskan #21176 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Podium Division Finish Arda Caliskan maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, averaging a swift 6:21 minutes per mile. Notably, he managed an impressive finish, securing 2nd place in the M20-24 division, which demonstrates excellent performance among his peers. His overall time was 2:46:35, landing him in 11th place overall and 11th among all male participants out of 2,593 total competitors. Key segments of Arda's race include a strong start with a 6:06 mile and a robust finish over the 26th mile at 6:23. Despite a couple of slower miles, he consistently stayed around his target pace with an impressive 5:59 mile at the 10th mile marker. For future races, maintaining this pace through even the slower miles would optimize overall performance. Nevertheless, his perseverance and consistent pacing are noteworthy for an outstanding race performance.