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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Mackenzie Ross #10086 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish in Half Marathon Mackenzie Ross delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 1:34:42, maintaining a steady average pace of 7:13 minutes per mile. Notably, Mackenzie improved her division standing throughout the race, finishing 9th in the F30-34 category among 47 competitors. Among all female participants, she placed 47th out of a significant field of participants, and her overall placement was 341st in a race comprising 12,408 participants. Throughout the race, Mackenzie demonstrated a remarkable ability to keep a steady pace, with most miles clocking between 7:16 and 7:24 minutes per mile. Her fastest mile was completed in 6:52 during mile 12, showing great stamina and a strong finish. This is an area of strength she should continue to capitalize on in future events. She might improve further by maintaining a consistent increase in pace over the final miles.