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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Friday Run Crew #83 Race: 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Relay Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Performance by Friday Run Crew The Friday Run Crew delivered a strong performance in the 2026 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, completing the race in 1:43:05 with an impressive overall pace of 7:52 min/mile. Among the 309 participants, they secured the 8th place overall and 4th in the female category. Consistency was key, with split paces largely hovering around their overall pace. The team demonstrated advancing dynamics, as evidenced by their race at the 7th mile, where they secured the 1st place in their division. The team started off with determined splits, hitting their first mile at a 7:38 min/mile pace. A notable moment was the 13th mile, where they clocked in at 7:29 min/mile, reflecting a strong finish. Some fluctuations were visible, especially between miles 6 and 9, with their pace reaching up to 8:30 min/mile. They may benefit from focusing on maintaining this end-of-race momentum throughout the entire race.