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

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish! Peter Banks achieved a remarkable performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:37:40. He secured 7th place overall out of 2,593 participants and emerged as the top finisher in the M40-44 division. Peter demonstrated exceptional pacing, maintaining an average of 6:01 min/mile throughout the race. His split times reflect consistent effort, with the fastest mile recorded at 5:49, during the 26th mile. Notably, Peter managed to enhance his position, moving to 5th overall at the 20th mile. Finishing as the 3rd overall male illustrates his strong positioning among male competitors. Future strategies could consider maintaining the momentum from his faster miles across different parts of the race to potentially enhance overall position and finishing pace even further. Keep up the remarkable work!