Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Michael Throolin #22892 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Michael began the race with a solid start, maintaining an impressive pace of 6:29 min/mile in the first mile and staying near that mark for the majority of the race. Between mile 2 and 10, he kept his splits consistently around 6:31 to 6:35 min/mile, which aided in a stable positioning around 10th in his division by mile 9. By mile 16, a notable pace of 6:19 min/mile showed his ability to push during the second half. The summary of the race reveals a slight drop in pace towards the end. From mile 23 onwards, the pace shifted over 6:40 min/mile, but Michael finished strong, completing the marathon in 2:53:14. His performance earned him a respectable 20th place overall and 7th in his age group, among 2,593 participants. Focus on maintaining the pace in the closing stages could further enhance future performances.