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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Clinton Hostetler #9422 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Performance with Strong Negative Splits Clinton Hostetler showcased impressive negative splits at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 7:55 min/mile in the first mile, Clinton progressively improved his speed, reducing his pace to 6:40 min/mile by the end. He showed remarkable pacing consistency from miles 5 through 13, maintaining a sub-6:42 min/mile pace. Notably, miles 9 and 10 stood out, with splits of 6:05 and 6:27 min/mile. His overall time was 1:27:28, and he finished twelfth in the M35-39 age division. Clinton began in 594th place and climbed to 142nd overall by the end. He maintained his position well within the top 150. The ability to gain 452 positions throughout the race speaks to his endurance and smart pacing strategy. For even greater improvements, Clinton might aim for an even quicker start; however, his overall performance leaves little to critique. Keep up the great work!