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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Kibri #107 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Strong Finish The Kibri relay team delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:36:54. Achieving an average pace of 7:23 min/mile, they secured 3rd place overall, 3rd in their category, and 3rd in their division among 309 participants. This consistency reflects strong training and effective race execution. Beginning with a quick first mile at 6:53, the team maintained their momentum, with their splits primarily ranging in the low 7-minute mark. The combination of strategic pacing saw some variations, notably an 8:06 mile at the 7-mile mark, followed by an impressive rebound of 7:15 in mile 8. With discipline and precision, Kibri achieved a solid finish, with the final mile clocked at 7:17. Focusing on the mid-race splits could further hone their pacing strategy in future races.