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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: ruben martinez #8593 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Division Performance Ruben Martinez achieved a division-leading performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Covering 13.1 miles in 1:12:04, he maintained an impressive average pace of 5:30 min/mile. His splits were consistently strong, with the fastest mile completed in 5:19 (mile 6) and the slowest in 5:40 (mile 3). Notably, he took the top spot in his division, M40-44, out of a pool of 12,366 participants, showcasing his speed and competitiveness within his age group. Ruben showed excellent pacing right from the start, with the initial mile at 5:23 min/mile and closed strongly with a final mile split of 5:21 min/mile. Although he experienced minor fluctuations in pace, he effectively adjusted, maintaining a degree of consistency across each split. To further enhance performance, a focus on minimizing pace variability in future races could help in achieving even faster times. Congratulations on this commendable achievement!