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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Andrew Graciano #4111 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Gains Andrew Graciano maintained a consistent pace during the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, with a total elapsed time of 1:27:38 and an average pace of 6:41 min/mile. He finished 149th out of 12,408 participants, placing 130th among males and 32nd in the M25-29 division. Andrew demonstrated impressive pacing consistency, starting with a 6:51 min/mile for the first mile and gradually picking up speed until the mid-race point. From miles 1 to 5, Andrew gained significant momentum, notably at miles 3 (6:33 min/mile) and 5 (6:30 min/mile), allowing him to rise in the rankings. While he showed a minor slowdown between miles 10 and 11 (7:30 min/mile), he maintained a strong position until the end. Working on endurance for the later miles could further enhance Andrew's performance, as overall he exhibited strong results against a large field.