Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Willem De Veirman #22963 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent and Steady Splits with a Strong Finish Willem De Veirman demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon, completing the race in 3:09:54 with an average pace of 7:14 min/mile. Notably, his initial splits showed a promising start, with the first mile at 7:16 min/mile, improving to 7:03 min/mile by the third mile. This reflects a strong start and good momentum as the race progressed. Willem managed to maintain a pace near 7:10 min/mile throughout most of the race, indicating efficient energy use and endurance. A highlight is his strong finish, maintaining placement at 49th overall by the end, from an initial placement of 112th at the first mile. His ability to tighten his time in the latter part of the marathon, particularly from mile 19 onwards, shows strong pacing strategy. Concentrating on maintaining the lower splits consistently in future races could further enhance an already commendable performance. Keep up the great work.