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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Heather Thomson #9532 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Pacing with Strong Finish Heather Thomson completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:41:39, averaging a pace of 7:45 minutes per mile. She ranked 675th overall out of 12,408 participants, placed 118th among females, and was 15th in her F35-39 division. Her race began with a strong start, completing the first mile in 7:31 and maintained a steady pace right through to the midpoint of the race. Throughout the middle portion of the race, Heather demonstrated consistent pacing, with her split times remaining close, ranging from 7:34 to 7:51 per mile. Her performance slightly tapered in the later miles, with mile 11 being her slowest at 8:13. For future races, focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace in the later stages could potentially improve overall time. Her ability to finish the race strong, especially in such a large event, speaks to her skill and endurance.