Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Liam T. Marmo #12876 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Liam T. Marmo showcased impressive consistency throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, maintaining a pace close to his final average of 6:44 min/mile. His splits reveal strategic pacing, particularly evident in mile 13, where he sprinted with a split pace of 6:20 min/mile, improving his positioning significantly. He started with mile 1 at a 6:56 min/mile pace and gradually improved, maintaining or surpassing his average split pace during most of the race. Liam completed the 13.1-mile course in 1:28:14, placing 168th overall and 149th among men from 12,408 participants. Notably, he consistently moved up within his M25-29 division throughout the race, finishing 35th, despite starting at 48th position by the end of mile 1. Focusing on increasing pace variability may help optimize his performance further. Overall, the steady pacing strategy combined with a strong finish reflects commendable endurance and race execution skills.