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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Kristen Villopoto #9456 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Kristen Villopoto displayed impressive pacing throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, averaging a 7:15 min/mile pace. Her splits show remarkable consistency, with most hovering in the low 7-minute range. Her strongest mile was the fifth, clocking in at 7:05, which helped secure her an advantage in the F45-49 age group. Despite positioning adjustments, she maintained a top-three spot in her division. In her division, Kristen finished 3rd among 124 participants, a noteworthy achievement. She improved her overall and gender placements in the closing miles, demonstrating a well-executed race strategy. Her final time was 1:34:59. For future races, maintaining the pace of her strongest segments throughout could lead to even better results. Congratulations to Kristen on an excellent performance!