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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Ethan Irwin #23029 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Ethan Irwin exhibited consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 6:49 min/mile is commendable over the 26.2-mile distance. Notably, Ethan's pace showed minor fluctuations, with the fastest split at mile 25, clocking in at 6:39 min/mile. The ability to speed up at the later stages indicates effective energy management, contributing to a finish time of 2:58:42. In terms of placement, Ethan achieved an impressive 33rd overall out of 2517 participants and finished 7th in the M20-24 division. Mid-race, Ethan made a significant push during miles 9 and 26, moving up to 20th in overall rank. Consistent splits throughout the race, coupled with strategic efforts in the last few miles, suggest a well-executed race plan. To enhance performance further, maintaining those split times while improving earlier rankings could yield even greater results.