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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Raquel Powers #8252 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Raquel Powers exhibited a steady performance throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, clocking a final time of 1:29:22 for 13.1 miles with an overall pace of 6:49 min/mile. Her consistent pace management is evident with a remarkable negative split, including the fastest mile of 6:21 at the 13th mile. Raquel maintained her placement well, finishing 23rd among women and 7th in the F25-29 division, out of 12,408 participants. Highlights of the race included Raquel's ability to progressively improve her position, especially noticeable in the later miles. She initially improved from 306th to 133rd in the overall standings, reflecting her well-paced race strategy. Constructively, considering the pacing dynamics seen in the early segments, exploring ways to slightly up the tempo in the middle phase might help further capitalize on her strong finishes. Overall, Raquels performance demonstrates a strong aptitude for pacing and strategy in a competitive setting.