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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Evan Hartmann #22362 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Evan's Consistent Marathon Pace Propels Him Forward Evan Hartmann, running in the Marathon at the 2026 Surf City event, maintained an impressive overall pace of 6:23 minutes per mile, finishing in 2:47:33. Competing against 2,517 participants, Evan placed 11th overall and 3rd in his division, M20-24. Maintaining a steady pace is commendable, reflecting effective training and race strategy. His early splits oscillated between 6:25 and 6:30, showing initial stages where minor pace adjustments could help. Interestingly, around mile 17, Evan hit his fastest split of 6:04, suggesting a well-timed energy surge during the later miles. Consistent pacing became even more vital as the race progressed, with Evan completing most splits between 6:22 and 6:25 minutes per mile. Notably, the finishing split was strong enough to move him up to a top 5 placement in his gender over category, indicating an excellent finish. Fine-tuning those minor pace drops can help him optimize his performance further.