Results/Photos

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

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Arda Caliskan demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the marathon, maintaining a steady pace and finishing strong. His splits reflected disciplined pacing, averaging around 6:21 min/mile, which is commendable over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Arda excelled in his division, clinching 2nd place among M20-24 competitors, and finished 10th overall out of 2517 participants. The fluctuation in his placement suggests strategic efforts and a competitive spirit, particularly in the latter stages of the race. Ardas performance displayed a well-executed race plan, showing a varied pacing strategy, as evidenced by faster splits of 5:59 and 6:00 at miles 10 and 5, respectively. These bursts could signify an effort to capitalize on strength zones. To further enhance his strategy, Arda might focus on maintaining these bursts towards the latter miles. By analyzing the slower mile splits like 6:38 in mile 9, pinpointing any potential pacing adjustments could be beneficial. Overall, a solid showcase of stamina and strategy.