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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Sam Archaga #5843 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Pace Adjustments Sam Archaga delivered a steady performance in the 2026 Surf City half marathon, maintaining a strong average pace of 6:19 min/mile. Notably, Sam showcased an impressive ability to make pace adjustments throughout the race. For instance, he dropped his pace significantly between miles 5 and 6, clocking a mile split of 6:01, his best of the day. This quickened pace is an excellent indication of his capability to manage energy and push at key moments. Analyzing placement statistics, Sam finished 81st overall among 12,408 runners, 72nd in his gender category, and 12th in the M30-34 division. His positions fluctuated slightly, with an impressive improvement at the 3-mile mark where he moved up to 64th place overall, 54th among males, and 7th in his division. This shows competitive grit and the ability to challenge himself against peers. Working on sustaining those lower split times more consistently throughout may help maintain higher placements.