Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: John Lobo #11509 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish John Lobo maintained a highly consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:13:01 with an average pace of 5:34 min/mile. His pace was nearly uniform across most splits, demonstrating strong endurance and pacing strategy. Notably, his fastest mile was mile 6 with a split time of 5:22, showcasing an impressive burst of speed. John finished 2nd in his division (M30-34) and 19th overall among 12,408 participants. His consistency shone through, with almost all his splits, such as mile 11 at 5:48, proving competitive despite a slight increase in time from his initial miles. Future improvement could focus on maintaining that early speed deeper into the race, as seen with the quicker start and end. Great work, John! Maintaining such a steady performance shows your capability to handle the pace under competitive conditions.