Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 1, 2026 Participant: Jacob Downey #13090 Race: 2026 Surf City Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Jacob Downey showcased a balanced pace in the 2026 Surf City Half Marathon. Throughout the race, he maintained a consistent pace, starting with a 6:35 min/mile and closing the race with a strong 6:12 min/mile pace in the final mile. His split of 5:59 min/mile at mile 12 was the fastest, reflecting an impressive capacity to accelerate towards the end, which is a great strength to capitalize on in future races. Finishing 99th overall out of 12,408 participants highlights a commendable performance, especially given his placement in the highly competitive M25-29 division. Jacob held a steady rhythm, maintaining an approximate pace of 6:27 min/mile across the race's duration and finishing in 1:24:34. Focusing on maintaining a consistent placement throughout the race, especially around mile 5 and mile 13, can help refine his overall performance further in subsequent competitions.