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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Maxwell Sleep-Frankel #8800 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish in Half Marathon Maxwell Sleep-Frankel from Santa Monica, CA, participated in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, achieving a total time of 1:19:41. With an elapsed pace of 6:05 min/mile and covering 13.1 miles, Maxwell finished 56th overall among 12,408 participants. Notably, his performance placed him 7th in the M35-39 division and 50th among male competitors. Maxwell maintained a steady pace throughout much of the race, beginning with a 5:44 min/mile pace for the first mile and averaging around 5:56 min/mile from miles six through seven. Despite a slower pace of 8:30 min/mile at mile eight, he demonstrated exceptional recovery, ending with a strong finish in the final miles, including a split time of 3:52 at mile nine. Future races could focus on sustaining peak speed throughout the course, particularly after mile seven, for even greater improvements.