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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Spry #201 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Opportunities for Pace Refinement The relay team "Spry" from Santa Monica showcased a steady pace in the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half. Impressively holding a place as high as 5th overall through the first half of the race, they started with splits like 7:13, 7:13, and 7:26 minutes per mile. Their consistent start provided them a strong platform, placing them in the top six until the midpoint. After the 6th mile, their pace shifted, with their splits extending to 8:03 and then 9:03 minutes per mile. This led to a respectable 13th place in the Co-Ed gender category out of a total of 309 participants. The final elapsed time was 1:49:21, averaging an 8:20 min/mile pace. The team's performance underlines the value of maintaining early speed into the later stages of the race. Stamina training might help in retaining their initial momentum throughout the entirety of the race.