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

Consistent Pace, Impressive Finish in Division Evan Hartmann maintained a strong, consistent pace throughout the Surf City Marathon, averaging 6:23 minutes per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, his performance was marked by several impressive splits, including a strong 6:12 mile at the 16-mile mark and a particularly swift finish, clocking a 6:04 pace at mile 18. Evan's overall time of 2:47:33 earned him 12th place out of 2,593 participants. Furthermore, Evan excelled in his division, securing 3rd place in the M20-24 category. His split times reveal a stable and well-managed race strategy, particularly in the latter stages, where a slight negative split pattern can be observed. The consistency in his pacing between miles 15 and 20 was exceptional, demonstrating endurance and control, while finishing strongly within the top tier of his division. Exploring speedwork to sharpen the sprint phases could enhance future performances.