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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Andrew Castaldi #23031 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Andrew Castaldi delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon with a consistent pace and a winning finish in his division, M50-54. Over the 26.2 miles, Andrew maintained an average pace of 6:34 min/mile, completing the race in 2:52:23. Out of 2517 participants, he finished 17th overall and 17th among males, which underscores his competitive edge and consistency throughout the race. Andrew's race splits highlight his disciplined pacing strategy. His fastest split was 6:24 min/mile at mile 8, while mile 2 improved his position within his division. Despite dropping a few places in the overall ranking towards the race's end, Andrew regained momentum by mile 25, finishing strong in 7th place overall at the final 26-mile marker. This consistent performance showcases his pacing endurance and strategic execution, further solidifying his division-leading victory.