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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ivan Montejano #22910 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Late Challenge Ivan Montejano completed the 2026 Surf City Marathon in 3:19:32, maintaining an impressive average pace of 7:36 per mile. He displayed strong consistency in the first half, with the initial splits showing paces mostly under 7 minutes per mile. Notable were Miles 2 and 4, with split paces of 6:43 and 6:44, respectively, achieving his highest point of 8th in the division during these segments. In the latter part of the race, Ivan faced a slowdown. Distances 23 to 25 registered significantly slower paces of over 10 minutes per mile, reaching a peak split time of 11:28 in Mile 25. Despite this, his overall pace remained steady. Finishing 126th out of 2517 participants places Ivan in the upper bracket of the event, showcasing grit and determination. Tuning stamina for later stages could further enhance finish positions.