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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Nikhil Ranganathan #12385 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Pacing Nikhil Ranganathan maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, finishing with a total time of 1:19:50. His average pace was 6:05 min/mile. Notably, Nikhil started strong, capturing his fastest mile at mile 12 with a split time of 5:57 min/mile. He held steady in his division, moving between 11th and 21st place for M25-29. In terms of overall placement, Nikhil finished 59th out of 12,408 participants, a notable achievement in such a large field. His position fluctuated slightly, but he consistently held ground within the top 100 overall and top 60 for his gender. An opportunity for Nikhil could be focusing on maintaining his pace during the latter part of the race, as minor pacing slowdowns were observed at miles 8 and 13. Continued efforts on even pacing can help enhance his performance in future events.