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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Brock Painter #21909 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Top-Tier Performance Led by Strong Middle Splits Brock Painter from American Fork, UT, showcased impressive consistency during the 2026 Surf City Marathon. His remarkable pacing began with a 6:11 min/mile at the first mile, gradually improving to the strongest split of 6:04 min/mile at mile 9. Notably, he held his top division rank at mile 3 and mile 8, demonstrating strong competitiveness within his age group (M25-29). In the final standings, he maintained a solid presence with an overall finish time of 2:45:44, placing him 10th overall among 2593 participants. His overall pace was consistently strong at 6:19 min/mile, securing 10th place in both overall and gender categories. The slight pace drop in the latter miles provides insight into where he could focus future enhancements. Nevertheless, Brock's strategic pacing highlights commendable endurance and precision throughout the marathon.