Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: David Chia #1312 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Division Placement David displayed impressive consistency across the splits at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 1:27:05 and an average pace of 6:38 min/mile. Noteworthy is the balance in his pacing; out of 13 miles, nine of the splits were within 4 seconds of his average pace. His best split occurred between miles 5 and 6 at 6:28 min/mile, demonstrating a potential for stronger performance. David's performance placed him 5th in his division and among the top 1% of all age 50-54 male participants. While he excelled in maintaining a steady pace, there was a slight deceleration in mile 11 with a 6:53 min/mile split. Good pacing strategy was evident, and focusing on that mile could enhance future race results. His strong placement highlights his prowess, even among a large field of 12,408 participants.