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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Benjamin Prado #3040 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Outstanding Second Place Finish In the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, Benjamin Prado showcased remarkable consistency and speed across the 13.1-mile course. Benjamin maintained a swift average pace of 5:25 minutes per mile, crossing the finish line with a total time of 1:11:03. His strong performance secured him a second place overall out of 2,211 participants and was also second in his gender category. Throughout the race, Benjamin demonstrated impressive splits, starting with a solid 5:43 for the first mile and consistently improving, achieving an outstanding 4:52 pace in the ninth mile. Notably, his final split was an impressive 5:04, underscoring his endurance and strong finish. This excellent performance shows potential for further acceleration in those impressive middle miles in future races. Keep building on this momentum for excellent future results!