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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Kamron Shafai #1205 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Kamron Shafai delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 6:10 minutes per mile. He finished the 13.1-mile course in 1:20:54, securing first place in the M40-44 division out of a sizeable field of 2,211 total participants. Notable splits include a swift 5:43 mile at the ninth mile, contributing to his strong finish in the race. Though he noted some variations in pace, Kamron maintained consistent performance throughout, with only two slower miles at 6:37 and 6:44 minutes per mile. His remarkable pacing from the ninth mile onwards not only regained some ground but also solidified a successful race strategy. Additionally, finishing 7th overall and gaining top spot in his age division further highlights his efficiency and competitiveness on race day. Encouragement for Kamron would be to maintain focus on sustaining smooth transitions between miles to uphold even stronger future performances.