Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: max oshetski #21347 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Opportunities for Speed Enhancements Max Oshestki maintained a steady average pace throughout the marathon, demonstrating consistency in splits during early and middle stages of the race. Noteworthy improvements were made between miles 1 and 5, where Max successfully increased his pace from 7:38 min/mile to 7:18 min/mile. During miles 6 to 10, Max maintained an impressive average pace of approximately 7:19 min/mile, reflecting his ability to uphold speed over considerable distance. Positioning improved steadily, notably climbing from 183rd to 131st overall at mile 9. However, splits in the later miles reveal pacing adjustments, where mile 16 onward indicated a gradual decline in pace. Mile 26 registered the slowest split at 8:53 min/mile. This pattern suggests a focus opportunity on sustaining energy and pace for the final miles. Max concluded the marathon with an elapsed time of 3:22:48, placing well within the top 150 of over 2500 participants, a solid performance to build upon.