Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Paulette Acosta #9628 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Impressive Splits Paulette Acosta finished the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with a time of 1:42:15, maintaining an average pace of 7:48 min/mile. Throughout the race, her pacing was consistent, with several notable performances. Notably, Paulette's fastest mile was her last, clocking in at 6:51 min/mile, showing a strong finish and ability to maintain energy for a strong surge to the finish line. She demonstrated a well-managed race, staying in a relatively close range of positions overall and within her division. Starting with a 7:57 min/mile pace, Paulette quickly improved, with a best segment mid-race pacing at 7:32 min/mile. Her placement in her division was a consistent top-third, coming in 31st in her category out of a large field of many participants. Focusing on maintaining this strong ending pace might provide an opportunity to shave some additional time off future events. Her results reflect her dedication and preparation for the event.