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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Skyler White Shield #12007 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Yields Strong Finish Skyler White Shield completed the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:27:45, achieving an average pace of 6:41 minutes per mile. He consistently maintained a sub-7-minute pace throughout the race, starting with a 6:53 pace and quickly settling into a pattern of mid-6:40s for most of the course. Notably, his fastest mile was at mile 12, clocking in at 6:20. Skyler's performance showed strong pacing, particularly in the latter stages, helping him gain positions and finish in the top third of participants overall. Skyler's race strategy was effective, consistently improving his placement across splits. He began in 238th place overall, climbing to finish 155th among 12,408 participants. Highlight mile splits include a swift 6:19 in the last mile, reflecting an ability to conserve energy for a strong finish. While his pacing was commendable, working on pacing at the start could potentially yield higher placement next time.