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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: CHRISTOPHER HUTSON #11582 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong Performance with Progressive Gains Christopher Hutson maintained an impressive level of consistency throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, showcasing a methodical pace strategy. Starting with a 6:59 min/mile pace in the first mile, he progressively improved, hitting a notably strong 6:28 min/mile by mile 11. This steady increase demonstrates Christopher's ability to pace himself effectively, as shown by his fastest mile split of 6:14, recorded at mile 12. His overall average pace was an impressive 6:36 min/mile. There was a noteworthy advancement in his standings, starting from 267th overall in the first mile and climbing to finish 132nd overall among 12,408 participants. Within his division, M30-34, Christopher advanced from 40th place early on to secure 19th place by the finish. Focusing on maintaining this upward trend and slightly improving early mile pacing can bring even better results in future races.