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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: John Trafecanty #4803 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Victory in Division John Trafecanty demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with splits hovering around a 6:14 min/mile pace, and notably finishing with even faster miles clocked at 5:58 and 5:59 min/mile. This strategic end-race surge secured his position as the top runner in his M55-59 age division. His overall time of 1:21:10, running a total distance of 13.1 miles, earned him the 65th place overall out of 12,408 participants. John showed consistency by maintaining a steady rhythm across the early miles, fluctuating only slightly between 6:09 and 6:19 min/mile. Achieving 1st place in his division implies he effectively leveraged his pacing strategy. For future races, sustaining such a pace or potentially improving initial splits slightly could enhance overall performance, as his concluding miles display his capability for a strong finish.