Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Evelyne Ruiz #7580 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Split Performance but Endurance Dipped Late Evelyne Ruiz maintained a solid start with a strong pace of 6:38 min/mile in the first mile. Her initial splits stayed below 7 minutes per mile until mile 5, showcasing controlled and consistent pacing. Notably, making progress in her age division at mile 5, her pace was tracked at 6:59 min/mile, showing her ability to manage speed effectively. Though the latter part of the race saw an increase in split times, reaching up to an 8:00 min/mile on miles 9 and 10, Evelyne finished strong with a slight rebound in the final mile. Her division placement fluctuated but ultimately concluded with a respectable 8th in the F35-39 category. This performance reflects a total elapsed time of 1:36:23, yielding a solid 7:21 min/mile average pace for the half marathon. Working on endurance through the middle miles might improve future race consistency.