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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Carter Ledwith #9479 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent and Competitive Performance Carter Ledwith ran a total time of 1:11:59 in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, showcasing impressive consistency with an overall average pace of 5:29 min/mile. Notably, he finished 3rd in his M25-29 division. From mile 2 onward, Carter continually improved his position, moving up from 24th to 11th overall by mile 11, before finalizing his place at 15th overall out of 12,408 participants. Carter's fastest split was recorded at mile 6, clocking in at 5:22, which stands out as a key point in maintaining competitive momentum. While his splits didn't vary significantly, with deviations only by seconds, examining pacing strategies for the slight slowdowns such as at mile 11 (5:38) may help build a more even effort across the course. Consistent pacing and a strong finish indicate solid experience, but continued exploration of pacing nuances in middle splits could yield further improvement.