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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Connor Matthews #22163 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance Shows Strong Finish Connor Matthews showcased a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon. His pace averaged 6:18 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course, achieving an overall elapsed time of 2:45:13. These statistics highlight his ability to maintain a steady pace throughout the majority of the race. Connor maintained his position within the top 10 overall, while also excelling in his division (M25-29), securing first place in the age category. Notably, Connor excelled during the segments from miles 9 to 11, briefly taking the overall first place at mile 9. He started strong with a 6:05 split in the first mile and held a consistent 6:09 average pace through a large portion of the race. Although his split times increased slightly towards the end, the exceptional pacing at mile 26, where he ranked 2nd overall, demonstrated his capacity to leverage energy reserves effectively. Focus on maintaining even pacing in later miles could enhance future performances.