Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Steven Ems #21541 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Division Finish Steven Ems maintained a commendable pace throughout his marathon at the 2026 Surf City event, completing the 26.2-mile course with a time of 2:51:50 and an average pace of 6:33 min/mile. Impressively, he secured 2nd place in the M35-39 division despite temporary shifts in position throughout the race. Key highlights include his strong start with a 6:18 min/mile pace for the first mile and regaining 1st division position multiple times during the race. In later stages, pacing slowed slightly with splits of 7:12 and 7:22 in miles 24 and 25, respectively. Maintaining focus during these segments could help optimize pace and improve overall time. A strong performance given the overall competition, finishing 15th among 2593 total participants.