Event record 20,000-plus entrants enjoy near-perfect running conditions
By: Mike Kingsbury, Team MK
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - (February 5, 2012) - Paul Sarris, age 34 of Aliso Viejo, won the 16th Surf City USA Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, 7 seconds on Sunday morning. Competing in his first-ever marathon, Sarris finished more than seven minutes ahead of runner-up Gray Augustus, age 26 from Ammon, Idaho.
"Surf City was a great event," said Sarris. "The volunteers were everywhere and very helpful. The whole experience was amazing."
