Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Nick Spector #22956 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Top Division Finish Nick Spector delivered a notable performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon. He clocked an elapsed time of 2:34:47, with an overall average pace of 5:54 min/mile, achieving a commendable 2nd place finish in the M30-34 division. Notably, Nick maintained consistent pacing throughout the race; he started strong with a 5:50 min/mile pace for the first mile and managed to sustain similarly fast segments such as 5:33 at mile 2. Small fluctuations were visible, like the 8:19 at mile 16, which stands as an outlier. A highlight of Nick's performance was his ability to navigate late-race challenges and end with a quick 5:34 min/mile in the final mile. Consistent pacing in the latter half of the race, coupled with the final sprint, contributed significantly to his top division placement. There may be room to enhance mid-race endurance to prevent slowing in the 6:00 min/mile range around mile 21. Overall, Nick's performance demonstrated strength and potential for further improvement.