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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Drake Platenberg #9274 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finishing Split Drake Platenberg maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Initial splits were impressive, starting with a 5:54 minute mile, gradually leveling to an average pace of 6:13 min/mile by the race's end. His first mile was completed in 5:54, showing a strong start, while mile three presented a significant improvement in position, reaching 17th overall momentarily. He finished with an elapsed time of 1:21:37, covering the 13.1-mile distance, ending as the 63rd male and 11th in his age division. Drake managed to recover his pace in the final mile, securing a 6:01 split, showcasing his ability to finish strong. Attention to the splits between miles 8 and 10 shows an opportunity for fine-tuning pacing strategies as these miles were slower, impacting overall rankings. Continued focus on late-race pacing can improve future performance.