Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Edward Talbot #21339 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Performance with Strong Division Showing Edward Talbot demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Covering the 26.2-mile course with an overall time of 2:54:33, he maintained an impressive average pace of 6:39 minutes per mile. Starting strongly, he clocked a 6:32 pace on the first mile, and despite slight variations in pace, he remained around the 6:30 to 6:40 range for much of the race. His performance peaked with a remarkable split pace of 6:24 in mile 10. His steady performance earned him a commendable 24th place overall out of 2,593 participants. Notably, he placed third in his division (M35-39), securing a first-place finish in the final mile split. Focusing on maintaining this consistent strategy without the significant slowdown witnessed at the 16th mile split would further improve his finishes. Overall, his execution of pace and division ranking are commendable, setting a solid benchmark for future races.