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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kai Mittelsteadt #23218 Race: 2026 Surf City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Dominant Division Performance Kai Mittelsteadt showcased a strong performance at the 2026 Surf City Marathon, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:08 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His efforts earned him a first-place finish in the M20-24 divisionshowcasing his competitiveness and strength. Kai's pacing strategy was commendable, as he consistently ran between 5:52 and 6:44 min/mile, emphasizing his endurance and speed throughout the race. Kai held his overall ranking steady with strategic moves, briefly moving up to 3rd overall by the 3rd mile before settling into the 5th to 7th range. His ability to return to a sub-6:00 min/mile pace during mile 22, with a 5:20 split, highlights a strong finish potential. As a suggestion, maintaining the sub-6:00 pace in the later miles could provide even better results in future races. Congratulations to Kai on an outstanding race!