Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Dylan Itkoff #21493 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Room for Strategic Finish Dylan showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an official time of 3:17:19, averaging a pace of 7:31 min/mile. His splits reflected a strong start, notably improving his pace from 7:47 min/mile in the first mile to a brisker 7:06 min/mile by mile 16. Dylan maintained this pace trend for most of the race, reaching as low as a 7:09 min/mile at mile 14. Dylan placed 115th overall out of 2517 participants and ranked 14th in the M35-39 division, reflecting consistency. The final miles saw a slight pace reduction, with splits of 8:04 and 8:01 in the closing miles. A strategic focus on maintaining intensity and energy distribution across the entire race could optimize the overall performance further. Despite a challenging marathon course, Dylan's pacing strategy and endurance resulted in a solid performance. Well done!