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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Peter Banks #22237 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Stellar Division Finish Peter Banks showcased impressive consistency in his pacing during the Marathon event at the 2026 Surf City. With a final elapsed time of 2:37:40, he maintained an overall pace of 6:01 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Peter alternated between split paces, rarely deviating by more than a few seconds from his target, except for a fast finish in the final mile where he clocked at 5:49 min/mile. He achieved an outstanding 1st place in the M40-44 division, signaling strong performance against peers in his age group. While Peter placed 6th overall, his advancement in later stages of the race was remarkable, achieving his best placement on the final split as 2nd in overall gender ranking for that mile. Future performances can remain focused on maintaining control in those middle segments where pacing slipped slightly. His ability to finish strong highlights both endurance and strategy, setting a reliable foundation for upcoming races.