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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ranan Haynes #22454 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Division Placement Ranan Haynes started the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a split pace of 8:33 min/mile for his first mile, progressively improving to his peak pace of 7:04 min/mile by mile 10. Throughout the race, Ranan demonstrated noticeable pacing consistency, primarily maintaining a pace in the low 7:30s to mid-7:40s min/mile range through miles 11 to 17. His effective pacing strategy allowed him to make significant gains in placement, moving from 441st overall initially to finish 164th overall. In the M20-24 division, Ranan finished 30th out of a competitive field, showcasing his endurance and strength in maintaining a steady pace. The slight increase in elapsed pace towards the final miles, peaking at 8:43 min/mile by mile 25, suggests a potential area for future focus could be maintaining the pace during the concluding segments. Nevertheless, Ranan's execution during the marathon has been commendable, with a total elapsed time of 3:24:17.