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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jentz Painter #21815 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Tough Finish Jentz Painter demonstrated a strong start at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, maintaining an impressive pace for the first half. He started with a swift first mile at a 6:44 min/mile pace, consistent through nearly all of the initial half with nearly even splits hovering around the 6:40 min/mile mark. Notably, the 5th mile showcased his fastest split at 6:34 min/mile, contributing to his early stability and focus. Jentzs placing was commendable at various points, especially at the 3-mile mark where he was positioned 8th in the M30-34 division. In later miles, Jentz faced challenges in pace maintenance, with noticeable slowdowns from mile 19 onwards. The pace decelerated to a 7:48 min/mile by mile 21, ending with an 8:50 min/mile on the final mile. Finishing with an overall race time of 3:09:30, he completed the marathon with an average pace of 7:13 min/mile, placing him 18th in his division among 2517 participants. Maintaining endurance through the later stages could be a focus for future races.