Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ethan Lewe #22907 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Ethan Lewe maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, showcasing notable split times with a strong push towards the end. His race began at a 9:06 min/mile pace, but he quickly increased momentum after the first mile, with paces as fast as 7:53 per mile observed at mile 10. Notably, his pace improved consistently from mile 18 onwards, culminating in his best mile split of 8:04 in mile 26. Ethan finished 8th overall and 8th among male participants, completing the marathon in 3:43:29 with an average pace of 8:31 min/mile. This balanced approach, letting steady improvement throughout the race, exemplified well-maintained stamina over the entire marathon distance. His results demonstrate strategic pacing, with room to continue pushing harder in the later miles as he did in the latter part of this race. Congratulations on a remarkable performance, Ethan!