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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Eddie Schultz #2458 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish Amidst Competitive Field Eddie Schultz displayed an impressive performance, especially notable given the crowded field of 2,211 participants. Starting with a remarkable 5:38 pace for the first mile, Eddie set an early standard. His performance remained consistently strong, maintaining a sub-6:00 pace for the first half of the race. At the halfway point, he stood 6th overall with a tight split pace increase to 6:02. Demonstrating stamina and determination, Eddie remained competitive, ultimately finishing the race in 1:22:15 with an overall pace of 6:16 per mile. Eddie consistently landed in the top tier of his division (M25-29), achieving 1st place in multiple splits and wrapping up as 2nd in the division. His fastest split was an impressive 6:01 at mile 13, which helped secure a 9th place finish overall. While fluctuation in mile paces presents an opportunity to refine pacing consistency, Eddie's ability to surge at the end highlights his competitive capability and potential for future races.