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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Josh Ehinger #9951 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Josh Ehinger maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, clocking an overall time of 1:15:14. He averaged a pace of 5:44 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Notably, his performance improved in the latter half of the race, jumping from 31st to 21st in the Overall standings and securing 3rd in his division (M30-34) during the final mile. His steady progression in rank demonstrates his ability to strategically manage race energy and effort. Notable splits include 5:29 min/mile in the second mile and an impressive final mile at 5:20 min/mile, which was his fastest. While his overall placement was respectable among 12,408 participants, focusing on maintaining uniform split paces between miles 8 and 12, where a slight drop in pace was noted, could offer opportunities for continued improvement. Utilizing intermediate pacing strategies might help sustain momentum through those longer stretches. Keep up the excellent dedication, Josh!