Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Stephen Batelaan #21336 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Pace and Strong Finish Stephen Batelaan maintained a solid race pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, completing the full 26.2-mile distance in 3:12:06, averaging a pace of 7:19 min/mile. His strongest split of 6:36 min/mile took place at mile 10, showcasing his capability to maintain speed early on. Stephen consistently stayed competitive within his division, M30-34, achieving a top 20 position multiple times, including peaking at 12th place at miles 13 and 26. Though the latter part of the race saw a decrease in speed, with notably slower miles at 19 and 24, his determined sprint finish in the final mile elevated him back to 12th in his division. Working on pacing for the latter parts of the race might help sustain performance throughout and improve overall standings. Keep up the great work!