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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Emma Hicken #4138 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Impressive Placement Emma maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, finishing with a total time of 1:32:01 at an average pace of 7:01 min/mile. With a total distance of 13.1 miles, she placed 262nd overall in a field of 12,408 participants. During the race, she made significant improvements in her placement, especially finishing in the top 10 in her F25-29 division. Emma showed notable consistency, with each mile split ranging between 6:43 and 7:12 min/mile. Her fastest pace was recorded at mile six, clocking in at a swift 6:43 min/mile. Sustaining an even pace demonstrates strong pacing strategy. Moving forward, she might consider focusing on improving the few slower sections to enhance overall performance even more. Overall, maintaining focus on pacing and strategic pacing could further improve her competitive edge in future races.