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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: JUAN LARA #21780 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Steady Pacing Juan Lara, age 51 from Riverside, CA, completed the 26.2-mile 2026 Surf City Marathon with a final time of 3:20:04, maintaining an overall pace of 7:38 min/mile. Starting strong, his performance was notable for consistent pacing from miles 1 through 16, with splits mostly between 7:03 and 7:12 min/mile. Noteworthy, Juan secured his fastest pace at mile 10 with a 6:56 min/mile, reflecting his strength during the races early to mid-stage. In the final stretch, pace slightly diminished, with later splits such as mile 23 at 9:26 min/mile indicating signs of fatigue. Despite this, Juan maintained a commendable overall position, finishing in the top tier of his division: 5th at several stages. A focus on endurance training could enhance late-race performance, potentially elevating division placing further. With a total of 2,517 participants, Juans performance laid a solid foundation for future improvements.