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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Dana Gilchrist #4501 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Wheelchair Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Finish Dana Gilchrist maintained an impressive level of consistency in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, achieving an overall time of 2:48:53 with an average pace of 12:53 min/mile. Her positioning was steady with her best overall placement showing at the 5-mile mark, where she moved to 14th place overall and 8th among female participants. Starting strong with a 10:39 min/mile pace for the first mile, she demonstrated efficiency before settling into a more consistent pace. The later miles saw a marginal increase in split times, specifically with a noteworthy 15:51 split at the 8-mile mark. Despite this, Dana managed to maintain her standing and finished in 24th place overall and 12th within her gender. A focus on maintaining a steady pace in those middle miles could improve overall endurance and result in a stronger finish in future races. Good job on completing this half marathon!