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Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Haylei Archer #12765 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Division Finish In the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, Haylei Archer demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race with a final elapsed time of 1:39:36, averaging a pace of 7:36 min/mile. Haylei started strong with an opening mile of 7:41 and maintained consistent splits under 8 minutes per mile. Particularly impressive were Mile 12 and Mile 13 clocking at 7:24 each, highlighting her ability to deliver a strong finish. Among the 12,408 participants, Haylei finished 562nd overall and claimed the 89th spot among female runners. Her standout performance was in her age division F20-24, where she secured a commendable 9th place. Though there was a slight deceleration between miles 7 to 9, she demonstrated the ability to recover and finish strong. Continuing to focus on mid-race pacing could offer even greater breakthroughs. Overall, her performance at such a large-scale event was notable.