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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Francisco Salmeron #22387 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Splits Francisco Salmeron completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon with an overall race time of 3:04:39, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:02 min/mile. His overall position was 55th out of 2,517 participants, excelling by securing the 10th place in the highly competitive M20-24 division. Notably, his fifth mile was executed in an accelerated pace of 6:38, showcasing a strategic burst of speed. From miles 1 through 8, Francisco demonstrated strong consistency with slightly varied split times, mostly within a few seconds of each other. Throughout the race, Francisco's performance remained stable, illustrating his endurance and pacing skills. Still, a slight slowdown appeared in the last few miles, with splits increasing to the low 7-minute range towards the end. Focusing on maintaining or slightly improving the pace in the latter stages could further enhance performance in future events. Overall, Francisco's race strategy was commendable, reflecting his training and competitive spirit.