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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Jacob Thompson #3203 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Mid-Race Surge Caps Off Consistent Performance Jacob Thompson delivered a commendable performance at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, achieving a final time of 1:28:15 with an overall pace of 6:44 min/mile. His finishing time secured him 22nd overall, 20th among males, and notably 4th in the M25-29 division. Early splits show a strong and consistent pace despite a slightly slower start, with a notable surge at mile 9 clocking in at 6:10, the fastest of the race. Maintaining consistent splits with a transition from a 7:03 starting mile to low 6:50s demonstrates strong pacing ability. Between miles 5 and 10, he steadily gained positions, reflecting effective race strategy and stamina. Consider focusing on maintaining the surge pace in latter miles for even better positioning. Jacobs ability to handle minor dips with sharp recovery, such as the 7:05 in mile 12, bodes well for future races. An excellent showing overall!