Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Yilin Wu #13082 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Division Victory Yilin Wu maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon, with her overall pace clocking in at 5:54 min/mile. She finished the race in 1:17:28, securing the top spot in the F20-24 division. Wu's splits were impressively uniform, with each mile staying within seconds of each other. The fastest splits were noted at miles 12 and 13, with times of 5:49 and 5:45, respectively. This reflects a strong finish, indicating she conserved energy for a robust end. Notably, Wu placed 46th overall out of 12,408 participants and 6th in the female category. She started off with an initial mile pace of 5:59 and improved her standing significantly by the 5-mile mark, achieving 3rd in gender and division. Sustaining such a consistent pace throughout the event is commendable. Targeting minor improvements might further boost competitive positioning in future events. Good work!