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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jackie Okada #2399 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Division Finish Jackie Okada maintained an impressive performance throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Completing the race with an overall time of 1:34:02, she achieved an average pace of 7:10 min/mile. Notable splits include mile 3, hitting an exceptional 6:55 min/mile, and mile 12, where she managed a solid 7:14 min/mile split. Her pace consistency boosted her final standings, placing 4th in the F50-54 division, and 41st in her gender out of 12,408 participants. The shift in pace during mile 13, at 7:36 min/mile, slightly affected the final stretch. Maintaining a steady pace towards the end could help improve overall race time in the future. Despite this, holding a top-three division spot during several splits highlights her ability and potential for future races. Keep focusing on those mid-race splits, and consider strategies to maintain that momentum through the final miles. Great performance, with strong foundations for future races!