Results/Photos

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

Pacing Consistency Showcased with Brief Late Slowing Steven Ems competed in the 2026 Surf City Marathon completing the 26.2-mile course in 2:51:50, with an average pace of 6:33 min/mile. Impressively, Steven maintained a strong pace, notably leading his age division M35-39 at several points. He was often positioned in the top 15 overall, briefly reaching as high as 4th place during the 9th mile. His splits indicate excellent initial consistency, with a series of sub-6:30 paces in the first half. Between miles 14 and 20, Steven managed to either keep or regain the top spot in his division multiple times. A slight pace decrease began around mile 23, reflecting a need for endurance strategies during the final phases of the race. Continuing to refine the pacing strategy for the latter miles might lead to further improvements in overall performance. Nonetheless, being 2nd in his division is commendable in such a competitive field.