Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jacob Shames #22321 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start, Steady Finish During Marathon Jacob Shames showed excellent pacing during the 2026 Surf City Marathon. He held a consistent sub-7-minute mile for the first half of the race, with a notable early mile at a 6:27 pace. His performance was competitive within his age division (M25-29), initially reaching as high as 6th place. His pacing consistency in the early miles indicated a solid race strategy and preparation. In the latter half, Shames maintained a steady decrease in pace, finishing his marathon in 3:25:35 with an overall average pace of 7:50 min/mile. He concluded his race 22nd in his division and 171st overall out of 2,517 participants. There was a gradual decline in speed, indicating potential pacing adjustments for the future. Focusing on sustained energy across longer distances could help maintain a more even pace throughout. Overall, it was a commendable effort with key learning opportunities for subsequent races.