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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jacob Schwarz #12298 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Gains Jacob Schwarz demonstrated strong pacing consistency in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Starting the race with an initial mile split of 6:24, he managed to pick up his pace in the second and third miles, clocking splits of 6:17 and 6:16, respectively. This consistent effort pushed him from 99th to 57th overall at one point, indicating effective strategy and strong execution early in the race. Maintaining an average pace of 6:23 min/mile, Jacob completed the race in 1:23:46, securing 88th place out of 12,408 total participants. One of the critical areas for potential improvement could be maintaining the early consistent splits throughout the race; miles 4 to 10 saw a slight deceleration. Nevertheless, finishing the race strong with a 6:16 split in the final mile highlights endurance and determination. This race performance sets a robust foundation for future races.