Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Daniel Sturm #21799 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Daniel maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, achieving an impressive overall time of 2:52:21, averaging 6:34 min/mile. Particularly notable was his consistent pacing, with only minor variations across the splits. Splits ranging from 6:22 to 6:48 min/mile show a well-regulated effort, with a strong finish in the last mile marked by a surge to secure 1st place in the M30-34 division for that split. Despite starting strong in the first mile with a 6:22 pace, Daniel shows a subtle fluctuation in his performance, opting for a sustainable rhythm that covered the course effectively. While he briefly fell back in places through the early miles, his final stretch was particularly formidable, moving up in the ranks, notably achieving a top 10 finish in his gender category in the final mile. Areas to enhance could include maintaining the initial strong pace mid-race, which could improve overall placement.