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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Juan Velazquez #1978 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Consistency and Strong Finish Juan Velazquez showcased remarkable pacing throughout the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon. Starting with a 7:20 in the first mile, Juan quickly found his rhythm, improving his pace to under 7 minutes per mile by the second mile. His overall consistency is notable, with his slowest mile being 7:21 and his fastest at 6:10. Juan's ability to finish strong was evident in the last few miles, a clear highlight as he maintained a pace below 6:30 for several splits. In this competitive event featuring 2,211 participants, Juan secured an impressive 24th place overall and 6th in his division, M25-29. Maintaining an average pace of 6:45 per mile, Juan's Elapsed Time was 1:28:35. For future races, an opportunity to improve lies in maintaining speed during the mid-segment of the race where a gradual slowdown was noted. However, his finishing acceleration stands as a motivating factor.