Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Conor Oreilly #22291 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start and Consistent Pace Before Late Dropoff Conor Oreilly maintained a remarkable overall pace of 6:30 min/mile, finishing the 2026 Surf City Marathon in 2:50:29. Conor placed 3rd in the M30-34 division out of a field of 2517 participants. He kicked off the race with an impressive first mile split time of 6:01, maintaining a steady pace throughout most of the marathon. The first half of the race saw Conor achieving consistent splits, with peak moments like the 5th mile at 5:53 and the 10th mile at 5:39. However, after mile 20, his splits began to show a slight increase, such as a notable 8:40 at the 20th mile. His persistence ensured a solid finish, with him ultimately improving his place from earlier lower finishes. Conor's performance shows strong pacing discipline, and analyzing the late race deceleration could lead to even better results in future races.