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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Amber Bunton #3796 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Division Finish Amber Bunton demonstrated steady pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon in Lees Summit, MO. Beginning with a solid first-mile split of 6:55, she improved her pace slightly through the middle stages, hitting a notable 6:34 during mile six. Despite slight deceleration in the final miles, her average pace came out to 6:55 min/mile, showcasing her consistency. Amber finished with a time of 1:30:48, securing 4th place in the F35-39 division out of a total of 12,408 participants. Noteworthy are her rankings which improved as the race progressed, peaking with a 2nd place finish within her division at mile 13. Focusing on maintaining that improved mid-race pace could see Amber climbing higher in future races, especially given her strong placement and consistent pacing throughout. Overall, her performance was commendable, highlighting her resilience and strategic pacing.