Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: William Kauffman #22363 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish William Kauffman maintained remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in an impressive 2:52:18. He managed an average pace of 6:34 min/mile, indicative of his steady endurance and pace control. Though his splits began consistently at 6:30 min/mile, he showed slight fluctuations, finishing with a robust pace that secured his 4th place within the M20-24 age division against a field of 2593 participants. A noticeable highlight in his performance was his strategic speed gain from miles 1 to 5, where his steady split of 6:30 transitioned to an accelerated 6:18 in the fifth mile. Maintaining his position within the top ranks by fixed or improving places despite a slight slowdown in the latter half, William wrapped up the race with considerable strength. Further refining his pace towards the end could offer opportunities for even better performance next time. Overall, his execution was commendable.